Malkapur - Kushtagi, Koppal

Malkapur is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Adavibhavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkapur is 601446. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.32 hectares and falls under the 583288 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Malkapur 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 Malkapur

As per Census 2011, Malkapur village has a total population of 512 people, consisting of 253 males and 259 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkapur

Malkapur 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 Malkapur

Malkapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Malkapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Malkapur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkapur

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

Health Facilities in Malkapur

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

FAQs about Malkapur