Malligwad

Malligwad is a village located in Gangawati taluka of Koppal district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Gangawati (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Koppal. As per 2009 stats, Hirekheda is the gram panchayat of Malligwad village.

Here you can discover what makes Malligwad unique in its vibrant Gangawati-Koppal region. You’ll see Malligwad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Malligwad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malligwad is 601584. The village spans a total geographical area of 449.07 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 583283. Gangawati is nearest town to Malligwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malligwad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanakagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Malligwad

Population of Malligwad

According to the 2011 Census, Malligwad has a total population of about 791, with approximately 408 males and 383 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 115 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 14 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 514. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.04%, with male literacy at about 68.14% and female literacy near 49.35%. There are around 131 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malligwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malligwad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Malligwad. As per the 2011 stats, Malligwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Malligwad

Knowing the nearby villages of Malligwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Malligwad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malligwad