Apsarkonda - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Apsarkonda is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kelginor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Apsarkonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Apsarkonda is 603746. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.91 hectares and falls under the 581342 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Apsarkonda 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 Apsarkonda

As per Census 2011, Apsarkonda village has a total population of 415 people, consisting of 200 males and 215 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population415200215
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381424
Scheduled Castes (SC)19118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population335176159
Illiterate Population802456

Nearby Villages of Apsarkonda

Apsarkonda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KankichittaNorth-East1.17 km
KelginoorEast1.54 km
KasarkodNorth1.83 km
GunavanteSouth-East2.77 km
HosapatnaNorth-East2.77 km
MalkodEast3.77 km
Kelgin-idgunjiEast4.84 km
Melin-idgunjiEast5.34 km
KulakodNorth5.99 km
HosadNorth-East6.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Apsarkonda

Apsarkonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Apsarkonda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Apsarkonda is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Apsarkonda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Apsarkonda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Apsarkonda

Where is Apsarkonda located?

Apsarkonda village is located in Honavar Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Apsarkonda?

The Gram Panchayat of Apsarkonda is Kelginor.

What is the pincode of Apsarkonda?

The pincode of Apsarkonda is 581342.

What is the population of Apsarkonda?

Apsarkonda has a total population of 415, including 200 males and 215 females.

How many households are there in Apsarkonda?

There are 97 households in Apsarkonda.

What is the literacy rate in Apsarkonda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Apsarkonda is 80.72%. Male literacy is 88.00% and female literacy is 73.95%.