Kakol - Ranibennur, Haveri

Kakol is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kakola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakol is 604510. The village covers a total geographical area of 880.32 hectares and falls under the 581115 pincode. Byadgi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kakol

According to the 2011 Census, Kakol village had a total population of 4,998 people, including 2,627 males and 2,371 females, living in 1,044 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.05%, with male literacy at 82.18% and female literacy at 62.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakol

Kakol 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 Kakol

Kakol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devargudda, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byadgi to Kakol is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kakol is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakol

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

Health Facilities in Kakol

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

FAQs about Kakol