Nuz - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Nuz is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 166 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Belake serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuz village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuz is 603876. The village covers a total geographical area of 829.09 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Nuz village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Nuz

According to the 2011 Census, Nuz village had a total population of 689 people, including 356 males and 333 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.83%, with male literacy at 80.73% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuz

Nuz 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 Nuz

Nuz 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 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Nuz is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Nuz is about 166 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 Nuz

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

Health Facilities in Nuz

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

FAQs about Nuz