Saunshi - Kundgol, Dharwad

Saunshi is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Saunsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saunshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saunshi is 602567. The village covers a total geographical area of 5784.98 hectares and falls under the 581117 pincode. Kundgol is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Saunshi

As per Census 2011, Saunshi village has a total population of 12,848 people, consisting of 6,501 males and 6,347 females. The village has 2,681 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,415 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,506 literate and 4,342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 823 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,8486,5016,347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,415739676
Scheduled Castes (SC)823424399
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,231612619
Literate Population8,5064,7773,729
Illiterate Population4,3421,7242,618

Nearby Villages of Saunshi

Saunshi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HosahalliNorth-East4.92 km
ShirurNorth-West5.37 km
HireharakuniSouth-West5.44 km
ChikkaharakuniWest5.99 km
YaribudihalEast6.16 km
KamadolliWest6.70 km
BasapurNorth6.86 km
PasupathihalSouth-East7.02 km
ChakalabbiNorth-East7.12 km
AttigeriSouth8.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saunshi

Saunshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saunshi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundgol to Saunshi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Saunshi is about 30 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 Saunshi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saunshi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Saunshi

Where is Saunshi located?

Saunshi village is located in Kundgol Taluka, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saunshi?

The Gram Panchayat of Saunshi is Saunsi.

What is the pincode of Saunshi?

The pincode of Saunshi is 581117.

What is the population of Saunshi?

Saunshi has a total population of 12,848, including 6,501 males and 6,347 females.

How many households are there in Saunshi?

There are 2,681 households in Saunshi.

What is the literacy rate in Saunshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saunshi is 66.20%. Male literacy is 73.48% and female literacy is 58.75%.