Nokya - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Nokya is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Virajpet and around 58 km from Madikeri. Thithimathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nokya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nokya is 618048. The village covers a total geographical area of 2275.67 hectares and falls under the 571254 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Nokya

According to the 2011 Census, Nokya village had a total population of 3,128 people, including 1,542 males and 1,586 females, living in 843 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.30%, with male literacy at 82.01% and female literacy at 66.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 998.

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

Nearby Villages of Nokya

Nokya 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 Nokya

Nokya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Nokya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Nokya is about 58 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 Nokya

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

Health Facilities in Nokya

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

FAQs about Nokya