Mallapur - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Mallapur is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Chandavar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallapur is 603725. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.75 hectares and falls under the 581323 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mallapur

As per Census 2011, Mallapur village has a total population of 313 people, consisting of 144 males and 169 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,173 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 261 literate and 52 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mallapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mallapur

Mallapur 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 Mallapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mallapur. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Mallapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mallapur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallapur

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

Health Facilities in Mallapur

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

FAQs about Mallapur