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

According to the 2011 Census, Saunshi village had a total population of 12,848 people, including 6,501 males and 6,347 females, living in 2,681 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 65.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 823, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,231.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Saunshi