Marugadde - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Marugadde is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Agsur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marugadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marugadde is 603345. The village covers a total geographical area of 1671.32 hectares and falls under the 581314 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Marugadde

As per Census 2011, Marugadde village has a total population of 178 people, consisting of 96 males and 82 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 57 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Marugadde

Marugadde 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 Marugadde

Marugadde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Marugadde is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Marugadde is about 66 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 Marugadde

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

Health Facilities in Marugadde

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

FAQs about Marugadde