Alvalli - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Alvalli is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Murur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alvalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alvalli is 603498. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.8 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Alvalli village had a total population of 576 people, including 283 males and 293 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.81%, with male literacy at 95.80% and female literacy at 91.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Alvalli

Alvalli 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 Alvalli

Public transport in the Alvalli 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 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Alvalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Alvalli is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alvalli

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

Health Facilities in Alvalli

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

FAQs about Alvalli