Mala - Karkal, Udupi

Mala is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Mala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mala is 608887. The village covers a total geographical area of 4700.44 hectares and falls under the 574122 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mala

According to the 2011 Census, Mala village had a total population of 5,998 people, including 2,920 males and 3,078 females, living in 1,338 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.43%, with male literacy at 86.63% and female literacy at 76.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 752, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Mala

Mala 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 Mala

Mala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandikur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Mala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Mala is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mala

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

Health Facilities in Mala

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

FAQs about Mala