Mahalingeshwarapur - Gadag

Mahalingeshwarapur is a village situated in the Gadag taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Gadag, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Soratur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahalingeshwarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahalingeshwarapur is 602052. The village covers a total geographical area of 995.97 hectares and falls under the 582120 pincode. Shirhatti is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahalingeshwarapur

As per Census 2011, Mahalingeshwarapur village has a total population of 1,222 people, consisting of 640 males and 582 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 520 literate and 702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahalingeshwarapur

Mahalingeshwarapur 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 Mahalingeshwarapur

Mahalingeshwarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadag Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirhatti to Mahalingeshwarapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Mahalingeshwarapur is about 26 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 Mahalingeshwarapur

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

Health Facilities in Mahalingeshwarapur

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

FAQs about Mahalingeshwarapur