Melinamudkani - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Melinamudkani is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hereangadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melinamudkani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melinamudkani is 603803. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.28 hectares and falls under the 581334 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Melinamudkani 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 Melinamudkani

According to the 2011 Census, Melinamudkani village had a total population of 934 people, including 474 males and 460 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 75.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Melinamudkani

Melinamudkani 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 Melinamudkani

Melinamudkani 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 Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Melinamudkani is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Melinamudkani 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 Melinamudkani

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

Health Facilities in Melinamudkani

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

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