Kekkod - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Kekkod is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hadavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekkod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekkod is 603874. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.77 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kekkod 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 Kekkod

As per Census 2011, Kekkod village has a total population of 165 people, consisting of 87 males and 78 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 93 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kekkod

Kekkod 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 Kekkod

Kekkod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shiroor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Kekkod is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kekkod is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekkod

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

Health Facilities in Kekkod

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

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