Kowkudi - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kowkudi is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hosur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kowkudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kowkudi is 615046. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kowkudi

According to the 2011 Census, Kowkudi village had a total population of 640 people, including 313 males and 327 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.11%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 64.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Kowkudi

Kowkudi 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 Kowkudi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kowkudi. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Kowkudi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kowkudi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kowkudi

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

Health Facilities in Kowkudi

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

FAQs about Kowkudi