Bhandival - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Bhandival is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Alakod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandival village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandival is 603477. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.26 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bhandival 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 Bhandival

As per Census 2011, Bhandival village has a total population of 187 people, consisting of 102 males and 85 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 833 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 161 literate and 26 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandival

Bhandival 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 Bhandival

Public transport in the Bhandival is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Bhandival is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bhandival is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandival

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

Health Facilities in Bhandival

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

FAQs about Bhandival