Kamge - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Kamge 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 59 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sagadgeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamge is 603383. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.13 hectares and falls under the 581319 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kamge 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 Kamge

According to the 2011 Census, Kamge village had a total population of 324 people, including 156 males and 168 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.79%, with male literacy at 87.23% and female literacy at 67.11%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamge

Kamge 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 Kamge

Kamge 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 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Kamge is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kamge is about 59 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 Kamge

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

Health Facilities in Kamge

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

FAQs about Kamge