Kelginoor - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Kelginoor 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 97 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kelginor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelginoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelginoor is 603747. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.65 hectares and falls under the 581342 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kelginoor 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 Kelginoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kelginoor village had a total population of 2,127 people, including 1,049 males and 1,078 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.02%, with male literacy at 92.12% and female literacy at 78.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelginoor

Kelginoor 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 Kelginoor

Kelginoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Kelginoor is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kelginoor is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelginoor

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

Health Facilities in Kelginoor

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

FAQs about Kelginoor