Malgitti - Kushtagi, Koppal

Malgitti is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Malagitti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malgitti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malgitti is 601397. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.52 hectares and falls under the 583280 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Malgitti

According to the 2011 Census, Malgitti village had a total population of 3,187 people, including 1,624 males and 1,563 females, living in 656 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.00%, with male literacy at 76.31% and female literacy at 49.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Malgitti

Malgitti 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 Malgitti

Malgitti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Malgitti is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Malgitti is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malgitti

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

Health Facilities in Malgitti

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

FAQs about Malgitti