Takatgeri - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Takatgeri is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mogta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takatgeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takatgeri is 603393. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.95 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Takatgeri 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 Takatgeri

As per Census 2011, Takatgeri village has a total population of 39 people, consisting of 19 males and 20 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 33 literate and 6 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Takatgeri

Takatgeri 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 Takatgeri

Takatgeri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Takatgeri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Takatgeri is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takatgeri

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

Health Facilities in Takatgeri

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

FAQs about Takatgeri