Malalgaon - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Malalgaon is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bisalkoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malalgaon is 603260. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.62 hectares and falls under the 581358 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Malalgaon 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 Malalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Malalgaon village had a total population of 924 people, including 458 males and 466 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.79%, with male literacy at 91.94% and female literacy at 71.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Malalgaon

Malalgaon 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 Malalgaon

Malalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Malalgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Malalgaon is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Malalgaon

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

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