Kaggundi - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Kaggundi is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 167 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Belake serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaggundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaggundi is 603872. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.59 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kaggundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatkal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaggundi

As per Census 2011, Kaggundi village has a total population of 61 people, consisting of 29 males and 32 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 44 literate and 17 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaggundi

Kaggundi 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 Kaggundi

Kaggundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shiroor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Kaggundi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kaggundi is about 167 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaggundi

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

Health Facilities in Kaggundi

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

FAQs about Kaggundi