Achave - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Achave is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Achve serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achave village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achave is 603401. The village covers a total geographical area of 4616.77 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Achave

As per Census 2011, Achave village has a total population of 1,969 people, consisting of 988 males and 981 females. The village has 490 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,466 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Achave

Achave 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 Achave

Achave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Achave is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Achave is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achave

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

Health Facilities in Achave

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

FAQs about Achave