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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Mokali village had a total population of 1,102 people, including 580 males and 522 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.47%, with male literacy at 74.51% and female literacy at 53.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mokali