Malgi - Mundgod, Uttara Kannada

Malgi is a village situated in the Mundgod taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundgod and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Malagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malgi is 603084. The village covers a total geographical area of 864.26 hectares and falls under the 581346 pincode. Mundgod is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Malgi

According to the 2011 Census, Malgi village had a total population of 1,825 people, including 950 males and 875 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.44%, with male literacy at 92.14% and female literacy at 84.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Malgi

Malgi 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 Malgi

Malgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundgod to Malgi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Malgi is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malgi

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

Health Facilities in Malgi

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

FAQs about Malgi