Ankali - Shirahatti, Gadag

Ankali is a village situated in the Shirahatti taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Shirhatti and around 55 km from Gadag. Koganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankali is 602129. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.01 hectares and falls under the 582112 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Ankali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Ankali

According to the 2011 Census, Ankali village had a total population of 525 people, including 276 males and 249 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 87.95% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankali

Ankali 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 Ankali

Ankali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Ankali is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Ankali is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankali

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

Health Facilities in Ankali

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

FAQs about Ankali