Aghanashini - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Aghanashini is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aghanashini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aghanashini is 603431. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.32 hectares and falls under the 581351 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Aghanashini 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 Aghanashini

As per Census 2011, Aghanashini village has a total population of 3,283 people, consisting of 1,679 males and 1,604 females. The village has 720 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,583 literate and 700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Aghanashini

Aghanashini 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 Aghanashini

Aghanashini is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Aghanashini is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Aghanashini is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aghanashini

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

Health Facilities in Aghanashini

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

FAQs about Aghanashini