Kaiga - Karwar, Uttara Kannada

Kaiga is a village situated in the Karwar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 72 km from Karwar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mallapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaiga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaiga is 602610. The village covers a total geographical area of 4055.88 hectares and falls under the 581400 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kaiga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaiga

According to the 2011 Census, Kaiga village had a total population of 238 people, including 121 males and 117 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 82.52% and female literacy at 42.39%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaiga

Kaiga 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 Kaiga

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kaiga. The nearest railway station is Harwada, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Kaiga is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kaiga is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaiga

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

Health Facilities in Kaiga

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

FAQs about Kaiga