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

As per Census 2011, Kamge village has a total population of 324 people, consisting of 156 males and 168 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 99 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population324156168
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311516
Literate Population225123102
Illiterate Population993366

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SagadgeriNorth-East0.93 km
AdigonSouth-West1.47 km
JoogNorth-West1.80 km
HoskeriSouth-West1.90 km
DevigaddeSouth-East2.05 km
ShirurNorth-East2.22 km
KadimeSouth2.38 km
KanagilNorth-West2.55 km
UlwareEast3.00 km
AgragonWest3.16 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamge

Where is Kamge located?

Kamge village is located in Ankola Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamge?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamge is Sagadgeri.

What is the pincode of Kamge?

The pincode of Kamge is 581319.

What is the population of Kamge?

Kamge has a total population of 324, including 156 males and 168 females.

How many households are there in Kamge?

There are 75 households in Kamge.

What is the literacy rate in Kamge?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamge is 69.44%. Male literacy is 78.85% and female literacy is 60.71%.