Utaknur - Manvi, Raichur

Utaknur is a village situated in the Manvi taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manvi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Utakanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utaknur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utaknur is 601039. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.33 hectares and falls under the 584138 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Utaknur

As per Census 2011, Utaknur village has a total population of 1,985 people, consisting of 978 males and 1,007 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 925 literate and 1,060 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Utaknur

Utaknur 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 Utaknur

Utaknur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Utaknur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Utaknur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Utaknur

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

Health Facilities in Utaknur

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

FAQs about Utaknur