Mukkall - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Mukkall is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Mukkal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukkall village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukkall is 602509. The village covers a total geographical area of 1220.51 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mukkall 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 Mukkall

According to the 2011 Census, Mukkall village had a total population of 2,674 people, including 1,383 males and 1,291 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.07%, with male literacy at 77.28% and female literacy at 58.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukkall

Mukkall 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 Mukkall

Mukkall 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 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Mukkall is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Mukkall is about 45 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 Mukkall

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

Health Facilities in Mukkall

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

FAQs about Mukkall