Kuntgani - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Kuntgani is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Achve serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuntgani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuntgani is 603399. The village covers a total geographical area of 2356.82 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Kuntgani 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 Kuntgani

According to the 2011 Census, Kuntgani village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 532 males and 498 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.76%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 71.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuntgani

Kuntgani 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 Kuntgani

Kuntgani 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 Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Kuntgani is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kuntgani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuntgani

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

Health Facilities in Kuntgani

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

FAQs about Kuntgani