Mokali - Arkalgud, Hassan

Mokali is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Mokali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokali is 616589. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.04 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Mokali

As per Census 2011, Mokali village has a total population of 1,102 people, consisting of 580 males and 522 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 637 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 628 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,102580522
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1146648
Scheduled Castes (SC)628333295
Literate Population637383254
Illiterate Population465197268

Nearby Villages of Mokali

Mokali 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)
MadihalliSouth-East1.30 km
MuthigeNorth-East1.48 km
MalalikereNorth-West1.65 km
SomanahalliSouth2.29 km
ParasanahalliEast2.29 km
MadikehosahalliSouth-West2.38 km
ShanbhoganahalliEast2.46 km
MachagodanahalliNorth2.48 km
Kanive KavalSouth-West2.64 km
DadadahalliNorth-East2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mokali

Mokali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Mokali is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Mokali is about 34 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 Mokali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mokali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mokali

Where is Mokali located?

Mokali village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mokali?

Mokali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mokali?

The pincode of Mokali is 573102.

What is the population of Mokali?

Mokali has a total population of 1,102, including 580 males and 522 females.

How many households are there in Mokali?

There are 257 households in Mokali.

What is the literacy rate in Mokali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mokali is 57.80%. Male literacy is 66.03% and female literacy is 48.66%.