Kuntavani - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Kuntavani is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 163 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hadavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuntavani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuntavani is 603861. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.45 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kuntavani 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 Kuntavani

According to the 2011 Census, Kuntavani village had a total population of 539 people, including 263 males and 276 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.96%, with male literacy at 88.14% and female literacy at 78.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kuntavani

Kuntavani 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 Kuntavani

Kuntavani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Kuntavani is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kuntavani is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuntavani

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

Health Facilities in Kuntavani

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

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