Jalwal Karki - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Jalwal Karki is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Jalvalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalwal Karki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalwal Karki is 603799. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.43 hectares and falls under the 581334 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jalwal Karki 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 Jalwal Karki

According to the 2011 Census, Jalwal Karki village had a total population of 762 people, including 363 males and 399 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.86%, with male literacy at 85.67% and female literacy at 72.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalwal Karki

Jalwal Karki 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 Jalwal Karki

Jalwal Karki 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 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Jalwal Karki is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Jalwal Karki is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalwal Karki

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

Health Facilities in Jalwal Karki

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

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