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 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 Yelavadikavoor

According to the 2011 Census, Yelavadikavoor village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 673 males and 643 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.52%, with male literacy at 81.61% and female literacy at 69.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

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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