Mahime - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Mahime is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Upponi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahime village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahime is 603808. The village covers a total geographical area of 8012.58 hectares and falls under the 581384 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Mahime 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 Mahime

According to the 2011 Census, Mahime village had a total population of 2,685 people, including 1,367 males and 1,318 females, living in 594 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.63%, with male literacy at 79.83% and female literacy at 71.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahime

Mahime 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 Mahime

Public transport in the Mahime is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Mahime is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mahime is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahime

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

Health Facilities in Mahime

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

FAQs about Mahime