Hittalmakki - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Hittalmakki is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Torke serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hittalmakki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hittalmakki is 603424. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.67 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Hittalmakki 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 Hittalmakki

According to the 2011 Census, Hittalmakki village had a total population of 466 people, including 250 males and 216 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.07%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 73.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Hittalmakki

Hittalmakki 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 Hittalmakki

Hittalmakki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Hittalmakki is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Hittalmakki is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hittalmakki

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

Health Facilities in Hittalmakki

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

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