Divgi - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Divgi is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Deevgi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Divgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Divgi is 603464. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.86 hectares and falls under the 581440 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Divgi 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 Divgi

According to the 2011 Census, Divgi village had a total population of 3,357 people, including 1,731 males and 1,626 females, living in 697 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.07%, with male literacy at 91.40% and female literacy at 80.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Divgi

Divgi 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 Divgi

Divgi 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 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Divgi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Divgi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Divgi

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

Health Facilities in Divgi

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

FAQs about Divgi