Mavalli - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Mavalli is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mavalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mavalli is 603819. The village covers a total geographical area of 1643.55 hectares and falls under the 581350 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mavalli

As per Census 2011, Mavalli village has a total population of 17,062 people, consisting of 8,267 males and 8,795 females. The village has 3,267 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,847 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,949 literate and 4,113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mavalli

Mavalli 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 Mavalli

Mavalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murdeshwar, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Mavalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mavalli is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mavalli

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

Health Facilities in Mavalli

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

FAQs about Mavalli