Kekkar - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Kekkar 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 80 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kadatoka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekkar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekkar is 603729. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.83 hectares and falls under the 581338 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kekkar

According to the 2011 Census, Kekkar village had a total population of 1,510 people, including 748 males and 762 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 67.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Kekkar

Kekkar 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 Kekkar

Public transport in the Kekkar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Kekkar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kekkar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekkar

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

Health Facilities in Kekkar

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

FAQs about Kekkar