Kunkova - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Kunkova is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Honnali and around 72 km from Davanagere. Kunkova village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunkova is 606754. The village covers a total geographical area of 1052.84 hectares and falls under the 577223 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kunkova

According to the 2011 Census, Kunkova village had a total population of 2,237 people, including 1,158 males and 1,079 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.85%, with male literacy at 86.74% and female literacy at 72.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 327, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 503.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunkova

Kunkova 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 Kunkova

Kunkova is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konagavalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Kunkova is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kunkova is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunkova

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

Health Facilities in Kunkova

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

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