Kervashe - Karkal, Udupi

Kervashe is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kervashe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kervashe is 608886. The village covers a total geographical area of 4210.24 hectares and falls under the 574122 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kervashe

As per Census 2011, Kervashe village has a total population of 3,018 people, consisting of 1,490 males and 1,528 females. The village has 627 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,264 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 272 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kervashe

Kervashe 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 Kervashe

Kervashe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandikur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, 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 Karkal to Kervashe is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kervashe is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kervashe

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

Health Facilities in Kervashe

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

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