Mavalinge - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Mavalinge is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Aveda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mavalinge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mavalinge is 602688. The village covers a total geographical area of 606.7 hectares and falls under the 581325 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mavalinge village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Mavalinge

According to the 2011 Census, Mavalinge village had a total population of 453 people, including 227 males and 226 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.92%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 56.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Mavalinge

Mavalinge 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 Mavalinge

Mavalinge is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagargali, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Mavalinge is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mavalinge is about 120 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 Mavalinge

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

Health Facilities in Mavalinge

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

FAQs about Mavalinge