Koundal - Khanapur, Belagavi

Koundal is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Khanapur and around 35 km from Belgaum. Karmbla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koundal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koundal is 597870. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.03 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Koundal 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 Koundal

As per Census 2011, Koundal village has a total population of 634 people, consisting of 303 males and 331 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 456 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koundal

Koundal 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 Koundal

Koundal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Koundal is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Koundal is about 35 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 Koundal

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

Health Facilities in Koundal

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

FAQs about Koundal