Kawli - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Kawli is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from Shikarpur and around 84 km from Shimoga. Thogarsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kawli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawli is 607702. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.8 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kawli

According to the 2011 Census, Kawli village had a total population of 1,070 people, including 544 males and 526 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.24%, with male literacy at 81.80% and female literacy at 68.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Kawli

Kawli 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 Kawli

Kawli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagar Jambagaru, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Kawli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kawli is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawli

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

Health Facilities in Kawli

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

FAQs about Kawli