Malamba - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Malamba is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Shingaragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malamba is 602670. The village covers a total geographical area of 863.2 hectares and falls under the 581129 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Malamba

As per Census 2011, Malamba village has a total population of 311 people, consisting of 153 males and 158 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 195 literate and 116 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Malamba

Malamba 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 Malamba

Malamba 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 Devarayi, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Malamba is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Malamba is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malamba

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

Health Facilities in Malamba

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

FAQs about Malamba