Malkanmardi - Gangawati, Koppal

Malkanmardi is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Kesarahatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkanmardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkanmardi is 601599. The village covers a total geographical area of 904.4 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Malkanmardi

According to the 2011 Census, Malkanmardi village had a total population of 1,754 people, including 843 males and 911 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.32%, with male literacy at 63.46% and female literacy at 44.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkanmardi

Malkanmardi 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 Malkanmardi

Public transport in the Malkanmardi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Malkanmardi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Malkanmardi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkanmardi

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

Health Facilities in Malkanmardi

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

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