Palikop - Hubballi, Dharwad

Palikop is a village situated in the Hubballi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Hubli and around 44 km from Dharwad. Agadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palikop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palikop is 602429. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.57 hectares and falls under the 581207 pincode. Hubli is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Palikop village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundgol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palikop

According to the 2011 Census, Palikop village had a total population of 1,014 people, including 520 males and 494 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 78.92% and female literacy at 62.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palikop

Palikop is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Palikop

Palikop is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundgol, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hubli to Palikop is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Palikop is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palikop

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palikop village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palikop

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palikop village are given below:

FAQs about Palikop