Alkod - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Alkod 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 67 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Alakod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alkod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alkod is 603468. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.07 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Alkod 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 Alkod

As per Census 2011, Alkod village has a total population of 814 people, consisting of 421 males and 393 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 646 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alkod

Alkod 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 Alkod

Alkod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Alkod is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Alkod is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alkod

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

Health Facilities in Alkod

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

FAQs about Alkod