Padukuli - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Padukuli 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 108 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Jalvalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padukuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padukuli is 603798. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.19 hectares and falls under the 581334 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Padukuli 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 Padukuli

According to the 2011 Census, Padukuli village had a total population of 609 people, including 309 males and 300 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.70%, with male literacy at 94.76% and female literacy at 78.42%.

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

Nearby Villages of Padukuli

Padukuli 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 Padukuli

Padukuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Padukuli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Padukuli is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padukuli

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

Health Facilities in Padukuli

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

FAQs about Padukuli