Mirjan - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Mirjan is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mirjan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirjan is 603462. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.13 hectares and falls under the 581440 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Mirjan 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 Mirjan

According to the 2011 Census, Mirjan village had a total population of 3,343 people, including 1,613 males and 1,730 females, living in 766 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.04%, with male literacy at 87.72% and female literacy at 78.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Mirjan

Mirjan 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 Mirjan

Mirjan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Mirjan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mirjan is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirjan

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

Health Facilities in Mirjan

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

FAQs about Mirjan