Malkankoppa - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Malkankoppa is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Jinnur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkankoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkankoppa is 602498. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.27 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Malkankoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Malkankoppa village had a total population of 1,672 people, including 856 males and 816 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.54%, with male literacy at 77.94% and female literacy at 60.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkankoppa

Malkankoppa 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 Malkankoppa

Malkankoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hubli Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Malkankoppa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Malkankoppa is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkankoppa

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

Health Facilities in Malkankoppa

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

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