Kanagil - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Kanagil is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Shetgeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanagil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanagil is 603371. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.01 hectares and falls under the 581353 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kanagil 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 Kanagil

According to the 2011 Census, Kanagil village had a total population of 871 people, including 421 males and 450 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 89.01% and female literacy at 70.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanagil

Kanagil 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 Kanagil

Kanagil 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 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Kanagil is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kanagil is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanagil

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

Health Facilities in Kanagil

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

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