Mulakoppa - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Mulakoppa is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Shikarpur and around 95 km from Shimoga. Koratigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mulakoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulakoppa is 607692. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.92 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Mulakoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Mulakoppa village had a total population of 554 people, including 287 males and 267 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.17%, with male literacy at 86.33% and female literacy at 65.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Mulakoppa

Mulakoppa 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 Mulakoppa

Mulakoppa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Mulakoppa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Mulakoppa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mulakoppa

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

Health Facilities in Mulakoppa

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

FAQs about Mulakoppa