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

According to the 2011 Census, Kodsani village had a total population of 587 people, including 310 males and 277 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.09%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 67.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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