Kulawadi - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Kulawadi is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hadavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulawadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulawadi is 603866. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.52 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Kulawadi 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 Kulawadi

As per Census 2011, Kulawadi village has a total population of 311 people, consisting of 150 males and 161 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulawadi

Kulawadi 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 Kulawadi

Kulawadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Kulawadi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kulawadi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulawadi

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

Health Facilities in Kulawadi

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

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