Agsur - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Agsur is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Agsur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agsur is 603347. The village covers a total geographical area of 1454.13 hectares and falls under the 581314 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Agsur 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 Agsur

According to the 2011 Census, Agsur village had a total population of 2,382 people, including 1,212 males and 1,170 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.38%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 76.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Agsur

Agsur 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 Agsur

Agsur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Agsur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Agsur is about 50 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 Agsur

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

Health Facilities in Agsur

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

FAQs about Agsur