Nilkod - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Nilkod is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kadle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilkod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilkod is 603741. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.04 hectares and falls under the 581334 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Nilkod 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 Nilkod

As per Census 2011, Nilkod village has a total population of 779 people, consisting of 400 males and 379 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 646 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilkod

Nilkod 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 Nilkod

Nilkod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Honnavar, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Nilkod is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Nilkod 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 Nilkod

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

Health Facilities in Nilkod

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

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