Joog - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Joog is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Agragone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joog village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joog is 603382. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.42 hectares and falls under the 581319 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Joog 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 Joog

According to the 2011 Census, Joog village had a total population of 610 people, including 310 males and 300 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.44%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 73.53%.

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

Nearby Villages of Joog

Joog 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 Joog

Joog 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 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Joog is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Joog is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joog

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

Health Facilities in Joog

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

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