Yelavadikavoor - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Yelavadikavoor is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 152 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Yelavadikavoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelavadikavoor is 603854. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.49 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Yelavadikavoor 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 Yelavadikavoor

As per Census 2011, Yelavadikavoor village has a total population of 1,316 people, consisting of 673 males and 643 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 916 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 78 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelavadikavoor

Yelavadikavoor 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 Yelavadikavoor

Yelavadikavoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Yelavadikavoor is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Yelavadikavoor is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yelavadikavoor

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

Health Facilities in Yelavadikavoor

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

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