Kodani - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Kodani is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kodani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodani is 603765. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.55 hectares and falls under the 581423 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kodani 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 Kodani

As per Census 2011, Kodani village has a total population of 1,135 people, consisting of 579 males and 556 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 876 literate and 259 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,135579556
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814338
Literate Population876488388
Illiterate Population25991168

Nearby Villages of Kodani

Kodani 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)
BerankiWest1.49 km
BirangodSouth-East1.58 km
AdkarNorth1.85 km
Kelgina-mudkaniNorth-West2.08 km
HerangadiNorth-East2.35 km
HinnurWest2.40 km
BalemetSouth2.80 km
AnilgodWest2.84 km
MelinamudkaniNorth-West3.02 km
KervalliNorth-West3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kodani

Kodani 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 105.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Kodani is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kodani is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kodani

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

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

FAQs about Kodani

Where is Kodani located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kodani?

Kodani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kodani?

The pincode of Kodani is 581423.

What is the population of Kodani?

Kodani has a total population of 1,135, including 579 males and 556 females.

How many households are there in Kodani?

There are 257 households in Kodani.

What is the literacy rate in Kodani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kodani is 77.18%. Male literacy is 84.28% and female literacy is 69.78%.