Kakkur - Mundargi, Gadag

Kakkur is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hesarur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakkur is 602186. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.5 hectares and falls under the 582118 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kakkur

According to the 2011 Census, Kakkur village had a total population of 1,004 people, including 525 males and 479 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 84.99% and female literacy at 63.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakkur

Kakkur 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 Kakkur

Kakkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Kakkur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kakkur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakkur

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

Health Facilities in Kakkur

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

FAQs about Kakkur