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

According to the 2011 Census, Apsarkonda village had a total population of 415 people, including 200 males and 215 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.86%, with male literacy at 94.62% and female literacy at 83.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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