Harnir - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Harnir is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Devagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harnir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harnir is 603490. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.21 hectares and falls under the 581327 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Harnir 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 Harnir

According to the 2011 Census, Harnir village had a total population of 430 people, including 222 males and 208 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.65%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 74.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Harnir

Harnir 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 Harnir

Harnir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Harnir is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Harnir is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harnir

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

Health Facilities in Harnir

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

FAQs about Harnir