Sakalbena - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Sakalbena 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 23 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hattikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakalbena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakalbena is 603326. The village covers a total geographical area of 1813.85 hectares and falls under the 581316 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sakalbena 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 Sakalbena

As per Census 2011, Sakalbena village has a total population of 2,606 people, consisting of 1,354 males and 1,252 females. The village has 626 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,001 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakalbena

Sakalbena 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 Sakalbena

Sakalbena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harwada, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Sakalbena is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Sakalbena is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakalbena

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

Health Facilities in Sakalbena

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

FAQs about Sakalbena