Kuntoji - Gajendragad, Gadag

Kuntoji is a village situated in the Gajendragad taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Ron and around 62 km from Gadag. Kuntoji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuntoji is 601976. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.35 hectares and falls under the 582114 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kuntoji

As per Census 2011, Kuntoji village has a total population of 1,380 people, consisting of 697 males and 683 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 896 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuntoji

Kuntoji 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 Kuntoji

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kuntoji. The nearest railway station is Hole Alur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Kuntoji is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kuntoji is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuntoji

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

Health Facilities in Kuntoji

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

FAQs about Kuntoji