Koujalgi - Gokak, Belagavi

Koujalgi is a village situated in the Gokak taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Gokak and around 95 km from Belgaum. Koujalagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koujalgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koujalgi is 597542. The village covers a total geographical area of 5840.38 hectares and falls under the 591227 pincode. Gokak is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Koujalgi

According to the 2011 Census, Koujalgi village had a total population of 11,472 people, including 5,825 males and 5,647 females, living in 2,190 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.14%, with male literacy at 72.36% and female literacy at 53.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,006, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Koujalgi

Koujalgi 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 Koujalgi

Koujalgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghatprabha, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gokak to Koujalgi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Koujalgi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koujalgi

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

Health Facilities in Koujalgi

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

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