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 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 Malalgaon

As per Census 2011, Malalgaon village has a total population of 924 people, consisting of 458 males and 466 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 687 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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