Kulakod - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Kulakod is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mugwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulakod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulakod is 603780. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.82 hectares and falls under the 581334 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Kulakod 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 Kulakod

According to the 2011 Census, Kulakod village had a total population of 1,224 people, including 624 males and 600 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.59%, with male literacy at 93.40% and female literacy at 83.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulakod

Kulakod 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 Kulakod

Kulakod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Honnavar, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Kulakod is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kulakod is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulakod

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

Health Facilities in Kulakod

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

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