Udamkal - Gangawati, Koppal

Udamkal is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Venkatagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udamkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udamkal is 601607. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.12 hectares and falls under the 583235 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Udamkal

As per Census 2011, Udamkal village has a total population of 2,352 people, consisting of 1,106 males and 1,246 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,126 females per 1,000 males. There are 349 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,255 literate and 1,097 illiterate residents. Additionally, 743 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 993 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Udamkal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Udamkal

Udamkal 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 Udamkal

Udamkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Munirabad, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Udamkal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Udamkal is about 14 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 Udamkal

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

Health Facilities in Udamkal

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

FAQs about Udamkal