Murkwad - Haliyal, Uttara Kannada

Murkwad is a village situated in the Haliyal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haliyal and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Murukwad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murkwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murkwad is 602867. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.28 hectares and falls under the 581356 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Murkwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Murkwad

According to the 2011 Census, Murkwad village had a total population of 2,606 people, including 1,323 males and 1,283 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.97%, with male literacy at 81.35% and female literacy at 62.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Murkwad

Murkwad 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 Murkwad

Murkwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alnavar Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haliyal to Murkwad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Murkwad is about 145 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 Murkwad

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

Health Facilities in Murkwad

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

FAQs about Murkwad