Malalikoppa - Sorab, Shivamogga

Malalikoppa is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Sorab and around 65 km from Shimoga. Chitturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malalikoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malalikoppa is 607671. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.18 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Malalikoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Malalikoppa village had a total population of 511 people, including 263 males and 248 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.41%, with male literacy at 89.08% and female literacy at 73.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Malalikoppa

Malalikoppa 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 Malalikoppa

Malalikoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Malalikoppa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Malalikoppa is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malalikoppa

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

Health Facilities in Malalikoppa

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

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