Siddar - Karwar, Uttara Kannada

Siddar is a village situated in the Karwar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Karwar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Wailwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siddar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddar is 602614. The village covers a total geographical area of 1112.53 hectares and falls under the 581339 pincode. Karwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Siddar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Siddar

According to the 2011 Census, Siddar village had a total population of 1,108 people, including 570 males and 538 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.98%, with male literacy at 94.68% and female literacy at 68.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Siddar

Siddar 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 Siddar

Siddar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karwar, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwar to Siddar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siddar

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

Health Facilities in Siddar

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

FAQs about Siddar