Vitnal - Dandeli, Uttara Kannada

Vitnal is a village situated in the Dandeli taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Haliyal and around 152 km from Karwar. Ambewadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vitnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vitnal is 602755. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.69 hectares and falls under the 581325 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Vitnal village had a total population of 653 people, including 341 males and 312 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.81%, with male literacy at 72.53% and female literacy at 54.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Vitnal

Vitnal 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 Vitnal

Vitnal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagargali, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Vitnal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Vitnal 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 Vitnal

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

Health Facilities in Vitnal

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

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