Kontikal - Bilgi, Bagalkote

Kontikal is a village situated in the Bilgi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Bilgi and around 40 km from Bagalkot. Nagarala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kontikal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kontikal is 598495. The village covers a total geographical area of 1204.8 hectares and falls under the 587116 pincode. Bilgi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kontikal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilgi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kontikal

According to the 2011 Census, Kontikal village had a total population of 969 people, including 467 males and 502 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.64%, with male literacy at 67.83% and female literacy at 48.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Kontikal

Kontikal 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 Kontikal

Kontikal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mangela, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilgi to Kontikal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Kontikal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kontikal

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

Health Facilities in Kontikal

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

FAQs about Kontikal