Agragon - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Agragon is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Agragone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agragon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agragon is 603376. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.34 hectares and falls under the 581319 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Agragon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Agragon

According to the 2011 Census, Agragon village had a total population of 1,119 people, including 552 males and 567 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.23%, with male literacy at 96.83% and female literacy at 89.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Agragon

Agragon 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 Agragon

Agragon 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 Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Agragon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Agragon is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agragon

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

Health Facilities in Agragon

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

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