Malkod - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Malkod is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Melin Idgunji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkod is 603750. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.04 hectares and falls under the 581423 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Malkod 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 Malkod

According to the 2011 Census, Malkod village had a total population of 543 people, including 263 males and 280 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.74%, with male literacy at 98.72% and female literacy at 93.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, 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 Malkod

Malkod 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 Malkod

Public transport in the Malkod 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 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Malkod is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Malkod is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkod

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

Health Facilities in Malkod

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

FAQs about Malkod