Mainal - Dandeli, Uttara Kannada

Mainal is a village situated in the Dandeli taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Haliyal and around 114 km from Karwar. Alur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mainal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mainal is 602781. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.05 hectares and falls under the 581325 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Mainal

According to the 2011 Census, Mainal village had a total population of 234 people, including 117 males and 117 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.94%, with male literacy at 55.06% and female literacy at 43.43%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mainal

Mainal 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 Mainal

Mainal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tavargatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haliyal to Mainal is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mainal 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 Mainal

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

Health Facilities in Mainal

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

FAQs about Mainal