Mogta - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Mogta is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mogta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mogta is 603389. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.69 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mogta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Mogta

According to the 2011 Census, Mogta village had a total population of 712 people, including 368 males and 344 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.79%, with male literacy at 90.62% and female literacy at 84.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Mogta

Mogta 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 Mogta

Mogta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Mogta is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mogta is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mogta

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

Health Facilities in Mogta

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

FAQs about Mogta