Pala - Mundgod, Uttara Kannada

Pala is a village situated in the Mundgod taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundgod and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Pala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pala is 603067. The village covers a total geographical area of 764.96 hectares and falls under the 581346 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Pala 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 Pala

As per Census 2011, Pala village has a total population of 2,968 people, consisting of 1,529 males and 1,439 females. The village has 657 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 348 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,355 literate and 613 illiterate residents. Additionally, 418 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 529 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pala

Pala 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 Pala

Pala 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 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Pala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Pala is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pala

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

Health Facilities in Pala

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

FAQs about Pala