Kalbhavi - Dandeli, Uttara Kannada

Kalbhavi is a village situated in the Dandeli taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Haliyal and around 145 km from Karwar. Badakanashirada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalbhavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalbhavi is 602785. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.91 hectares and falls under the 581363 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kalbhavi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haliyal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalbhavi

As per Census 2011, Kalbhavi village has a total population of 140 people, consisting of 76 males and 64 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 67 literate and 73 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalbhavi

Kalbhavi 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 Kalbhavi

Kalbhavi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tavargatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Kalbhavi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kalbhavi is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalbhavi

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

Health Facilities in Kalbhavi

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

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