Aigalkurve - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Aigalkurve is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kodakani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aigalkurve village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aigalkurve is 603450. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.64 hectares and falls under the 581440 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Aigalkurve 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 Aigalkurve

As per Census 2011, Aigalkurve village has a total population of 545 people, consisting of 268 males and 277 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 126 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Aigalkurve

Aigalkurve 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 Aigalkurve

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Aigalkurve. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Aigalkurve is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Aigalkurve is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aigalkurve

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

Health Facilities in Aigalkurve

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

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