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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Pala village had a total population of 2,968 people, including 1,529 males and 1,439 females, living in 657 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.89%, with male literacy at 93.86% and female literacy at 85.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 529.

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

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