Kanakikop - Nargund, Gadag

Kanakikop is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Kanakikoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanakikop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakikop is 601867. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034.72 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanakikop

According to the 2011 Census, Kanakikop village had a total population of 1,637 people, including 838 males and 799 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.16%, with male literacy at 79.57% and female literacy at 58.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakikop

Kanakikop 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 Kanakikop

Kanakikop is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sisvinhalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Kanakikop is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kanakikop is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakikop

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

Health Facilities in Kanakikop

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

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