Mandiganal - Kundgol, Dharwad

Mandiganal is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Gudageri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandiganal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandiganal is 602573. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.86 hectares and falls under the 581107 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mandiganal 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 Mandiganal

According to the 2011 Census, Mandiganal village had a total population of 871 people, including 436 males and 435 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.98%, with male literacy at 97.24% and female literacy at 84.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandiganal

Mandiganal 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 Mandiganal

Mandiganal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Mandiganal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Mandiganal 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 Mandiganal

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

Health Facilities in Mandiganal

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

FAQs about Mandiganal