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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandival village had a total population of 187 people, including 102 males and 85 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.94%, with male literacy at 90.72% and female literacy at 89.02%.

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

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