Mugali - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Mugali is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Konar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mugali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mugali is 603875. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.78 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Mugali 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 Mugali

As per Census 2011, Mugali village has a total population of 102 people, consisting of 50 males and 52 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 49 literate and 53 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Mugali

Mugali 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 Mugali

Mugali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shiroor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Mugali is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mugali is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mugali

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

Health Facilities in Mugali

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

FAQs about Mugali