Kurankoppa - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Kurankoppa is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Kuruvinakoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurankoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurankoppa is 602451. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064.97 hectares and falls under the 580114 pincode. Hubli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kurankoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Kurankoppa village had a total population of 3,034 people, including 1,584 males and 1,450 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.78%, with male literacy at 71.68% and female literacy at 55.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurankoppa

Kurankoppa 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 Kurankoppa

Kurankoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Unkal, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hubli to Kurankoppa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Kurankoppa is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurankoppa

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

Health Facilities in Kurankoppa

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

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