Mundalli - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Mundalli is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mundalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundalli is 603830. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.92 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Mundalli 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 Mundalli

According to the 2011 Census, Mundalli village had a total population of 4,024 people, including 2,056 males and 1,968 females, living in 809 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.73%, with male literacy at 91.68% and female literacy at 73.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,0242,0561,968
Child Population (0–6 yrs)375194181
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,267650617
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population3,0191,7071,312
Illiterate Population1,005349656

Nearby Villages of Mundalli

Mundalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChoutaniNorth-East1.21 km
BelniNorth-West1.32 km
Bastigalamigte (hadin)South1.43 km
PurvargaEast1.78 km
TalgodNorth-West2.11 km
HadinSouth-East2.12 km
KarikalNorth-West2.72 km
MoodabhatkalNorth-East2.85 km
BehalliNorth-East3.17 km
Jali (ct)North-West3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundalli

Mundalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Mundalli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mundalli is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mundalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mundalli

Where is Mundalli located?

Mundalli village is located in Bhatkal Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mundalli?

Mundalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mundalli?

The pincode of Mundalli is 581320.

What is the population of Mundalli?

Mundalli had a total population of 4,024, including 2,056 males and 1,968 females.

How many households are there in Mundalli?

Mundalli had 809 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mundalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mundalli was 82.73%. Male literacy was 91.68% and female literacy was 73.42%.