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

As per Census 2011, Palikop village has a total population of 1,014 people, consisting of 520 males and 494 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 645 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palikop are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,014520494
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055550
Scheduled Castes (SC)642836
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231211
Literate Population645367278
Illiterate Population369153216

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TirumalkoppaSouth-East2.09 km
DyamapurSouth-West2.10 km
WarurNorth-East2.49 km
NaganurWest2.79 km
AgadiEast2.98 km
KamplikopNorth-West3.13 km
Guddad HulikattiSouth3.79 km
SurasettikoppaWest4.16 km
ParasapurSouth-West4.73 km
B.aralikattiNorth-East4.89 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Palikop

Where is Palikop located?

Palikop village is located in Hubballi Taluka, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palikop?

The Gram Panchayat of Palikop is Agadi.

What is the pincode of Palikop?

The pincode of Palikop is 581207.

What is the population of Palikop?

Palikop has a total population of 1,014, including 520 males and 494 females.

How many households are there in Palikop?

There are 197 households in Palikop.

What is the literacy rate in Palikop?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palikop is 63.61%. Male literacy is 70.58% and female literacy is 56.28%.