Kendige - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Kendige is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hattikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendige is 603338. The village covers a total geographical area of 2014.5 hectares and falls under the 581316 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kendige 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 Kendige

As per Census 2011, Kendige village has a total population of 69 people, consisting of 35 males and 34 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 12 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendige

Kendige 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 Kendige

Kendige is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harwada, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Kendige is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kendige 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 Kendige

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

Health Facilities in Kendige

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

FAQs about Kendige