Kongale - Khanapur, Belagavi

Kongale is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Khanapur and around 45 km from Belgaum. Nerase serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kongale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kongale is 597919. The village covers a total geographical area of 1249.89 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kongale

According to the 2011 Census, Kongale village had a total population of 271 people, including 136 males and 135 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.43%, with male literacy at 85.83% and female literacy at 51.38%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kongale

Kongale 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 Kongale

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kongale. The nearest railway station is Gunji, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Kongale is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kongale is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kongale

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

Health Facilities in Kongale

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

FAQs about Kongale