Kenkanishivapur - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Kenkanishivapur is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mogta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenkanishivapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenkanishivapur is 603394. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.75 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kenkanishivapur 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 Kenkanishivapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kenkanishivapur village had a total population of 399 people, including 214 males and 185 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.84%, with male literacy at 83.16% and female literacy at 66.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenkanishivapur

Kenkanishivapur 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 Kenkanishivapur

Kenkanishivapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Kenkanishivapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kenkanishivapur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenkanishivapur

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

Health Facilities in Kenkanishivapur

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

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