Manedhal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Manedhal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Menedal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manedhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manedhal is 601537. The village covers a total geographical area of 1789.6 hectares and falls under the 583279 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Manedhal 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 Manedhal

As per Census 2011, Manedhal village has a total population of 2,230 people, consisting of 1,114 males and 1,116 females. The village has 411 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 333 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,327 literate and 903 illiterate residents. Additionally, 315 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 734 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2301,1141,116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)333161172
Scheduled Castes (SC)315160155
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734364370
Literate Population1,327750577
Illiterate Population903364539

Nearby Villages of Manedhal

Manedhal 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)
HadagliSouth-West2.28 km
MettinhalEast2.94 km
ChickmukrtinhalNorth-West3.07 km
SiddapurWest3.66 km
HiretemminhalSouth-East3.84 km
HiremukartihalWest4.40 km
VirupapurSouth-West4.55 km
TawargeraNorth4.75 km
BachinhalNorth-West5.00 km
GanganhalSouth-East5.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manedhal

Manedhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Manedhal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Manedhal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manedhal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Manedhal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Manedhal

Where is Manedhal located?

Manedhal village is located in Kushtagi Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manedhal?

The Gram Panchayat of Manedhal is Menedal.

What is the pincode of Manedhal?

The pincode of Manedhal is 583279.

What is the population of Manedhal?

Manedhal has a total population of 2,230, including 1,114 males and 1,116 females.

How many households are there in Manedhal?

There are 411 households in Manedhal.

What is the literacy rate in Manedhal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manedhal is 59.51%. Male literacy is 67.32% and female literacy is 51.70%.