Kappali - Nargund, Gadag

Kappali is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Shirol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kappali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kappali is 601886. The village covers a total geographical area of 698.19 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kappali 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 Kappali

According to the 2011 Census, Kappali village had a total population of 689 people, including 345 males and 344 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.69%, with male literacy at 98.10% and female literacy at 85.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Kappali

Kappali 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 Kappali

Kappali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhmapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Kappali is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kappali is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kappali

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

Health Facilities in Kappali

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

FAQs about Kappali