Moodabhatkal - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Moodabhatkal is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mutalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moodabhatkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moodabhatkal is 603836. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.53 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Moodabhatkal 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 Moodabhatkal

According to the 2011 Census, Moodabhatkal village had a total population of 800 people, including 412 males and 388 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.95%, with male literacy at 89.08% and female literacy at 76.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Moodabhatkal

Moodabhatkal 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 Moodabhatkal

Moodabhatkal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Moodabhatkal is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Moodabhatkal is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moodabhatkal

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

Health Facilities in Moodabhatkal

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

FAQs about Moodabhatkal