Korgi - Kundapura, Udupi

Korgi is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Korgi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korgi is 608743. The village covers a total geographical area of 997.55 hectares and falls under the 576231 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Korgi

According to the 2011 Census, Korgi village had a total population of 2,323 people, including 1,009 males and 1,314 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,302 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.19%, with male literacy at 85.43% and female literacy at 69.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Korgi

Korgi 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 Korgi

Korgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Korgi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Korgi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korgi

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

Health Facilities in Korgi

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

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