Ukkunda - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Ukkunda is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Bhadravati and around 25 km from Shimoga. Antharagange serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukkunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukkunda is 608611. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 577245 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ukkunda

As per Census 2011, Ukkunda village has a total population of 600 people, consisting of 293 males and 307 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukkunda

Ukkunda 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 Ukkunda

Ukkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Ukkunda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Ukkunda is about 25 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 Ukkunda

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

Health Facilities in Ukkunda

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

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