Magod - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Magod is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Magoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magod is 603767. The village covers a total geographical area of 2994.25 hectares and falls under the 581423 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Magod 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 Magod

According to the 2011 Census, Magod village had a total population of 1,918 people, including 982 males and 936 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.55%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 73.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, 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 Magod

Magod 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 Magod

Magod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Magod is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Magod is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magod

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

Health Facilities in Magod

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

FAQs about Magod