Motakpalli - Sedam, Kalaburagi

Motakpalli is a village situated in the Sedam taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Sedam and around 90 km from Gulbarga. Motakpalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motakpalli is 620577. The village covers a total geographical area of 1382.16 hectares and falls under the 585318 pincode. Gurmatkal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Motakpalli

As per Census 2011, Motakpalli village has a total population of 2,117 people, consisting of 1,047 males and 1,070 females. The village has 429 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 962 literate and 1,155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1171,0471,070
Child Population (0–6 yrs)234113121
Scheduled Castes (SC)529247282
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432518
Literate Population962561401
Illiterate Population1,155486669

Nearby Villages of Motakpalli

Motakpalli 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)
ShaklatpalliSouth2.33 km
GaddannaNorth-West2.73 km
KishtapurNorth-East3.61 km
NeratalpahadSouth-East3.70 km
VenkatapurNorth-West3.78 km
ChandapurNorth3.83 km
TolmamadiEast3.95 km
ItkalSouth4.62 km
GuntatipadampalliSouth-East4.98 km
PakhalNorth-East5.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Motakpalli

Motakpalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurgunta, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gurmatkal to Motakpalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Motakpalli is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motakpalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Motakpalli

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

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

FAQs about Motakpalli

Where is Motakpalli located?

Motakpalli village is located in Sedam Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Motakpalli?

Motakpalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Motakpalli?

The pincode of Motakpalli is 585318.

What is the population of Motakpalli?

Motakpalli has a total population of 2,117, including 1,047 males and 1,070 females.

How many households are there in Motakpalli?

There are 429 households in Motakpalli.

What is the literacy rate in Motakpalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Motakpalli is 45.44%. Male literacy is 53.58% and female literacy is 37.48%.