Kodsani - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Kodsani is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Vasarakudrige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodsani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodsani is 603387. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.17 hectares and falls under the 581357 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kodsani 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 Kodsani

As per Census 2011, Kodsani village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 310 males and 277 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 414 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population587310277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502624
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population414244170
Illiterate Population17366107

Nearby Villages of Kodsani

Kodsani 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)
UlwareSouth-West1.97 km
MogtaSouth-East2.03 km
ShirurWest2.53 km
AndleSouth2.63 km
Vasar KudrigeNorth-East2.70 km
BelseNorth-West2.96 km
SagadgeriSouth-West3.55 km
BalaleSouth3.56 km
KarebailSouth-East3.76 km
DevigaddeSouth-West3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kodsani

Kodsani 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 79.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Kodsani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kodsani is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodsani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kodsani

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

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

FAQs about Kodsani

Where is Kodsani located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kodsani?

The Gram Panchayat of Kodsani is Vasarakudrige.

What is the pincode of Kodsani?

The pincode of Kodsani is 581357.

What is the population of Kodsani?

Kodsani has a total population of 587, including 310 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Kodsani?

There are 143 households in Kodsani.

What is the literacy rate in Kodsani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kodsani is 70.53%. Male literacy is 78.71% and female literacy is 61.37%.