Margol - Chittapur, Kalaburagi

Margol is a village situated in the Chittapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Chitapur and around 40 km from Gulbarga. Dandoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Margol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Margol is 620668. The village covers a total geographical area of 1215.08 hectares and falls under the 585211 pincode. Chitapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Margol

As per Census 2011, Margol village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 706 males and 724 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 633 literate and 797 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,430706724
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20311093
Scheduled Castes (SC)331164167
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1366472
Literate Population633390243
Illiterate Population797316481

Nearby Villages of Margol

Margol 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)
MudbolWest2.76 km
MoglaSouth-East2.82 km
BhimnagarEast4.19 km
DandothiNorth-West5.28 km
NrupathangaEast5.65 km
Malkhed (j)North-East5.91 km
SamkhedNorth-East6.28 km
MalkoodNorth6.77 km
BhagodiWest7.69 km
EvaniNorth-West8.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Margol

Margol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chittapur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitapur to Margol is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Margol is about 40 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 Margol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Margol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Margol

Where is Margol located?

Margol village is located in Chittapur Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Margol?

The Gram Panchayat of Margol is Dandoti.

What is the pincode of Margol?

The pincode of Margol is 585211.

What is the population of Margol?

Margol has a total population of 1,430, including 706 males and 724 females.

How many households are there in Margol?

There are 289 households in Margol.

What is the literacy rate in Margol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Margol is 44.27%. Male literacy is 55.24% and female literacy is 33.56%.