Harodi - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Harodi 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 76 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Walgalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harodi is 603494. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.12 hectares and falls under the 581332 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Harodi 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 Harodi

As per Census 2011, Harodi village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 304 males and 283 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 417 literate and 170 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population587304283
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593029
Literate Population417232185
Illiterate Population1707298

Nearby Villages of Harodi

Harodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KonalliSouth1.42 km
ValgalliWest1.45 km
KujalliEast1.73 km
KalkeriNorth-West1.87 km
HegleNorth-East1.97 km
UrkeriSouth-West2.06 km
MallapurSouth-East2.59 km
Madki BailNorth2.81 km
HarnirSouth-West2.96 km
KekkarSouth-East3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harodi

Harodi 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 Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Harodi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Harodi is about 76 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 Harodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Harodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Harodi

Where is Harodi located?

Harodi village is located in Kumta Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Harodi is Walgalli.

What is the pincode of Harodi?

The pincode of Harodi is 581332.

What is the population of Harodi?

Harodi has a total population of 587, including 304 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Harodi?

There are 133 households in Harodi.

What is the literacy rate in Harodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harodi is 71.04%. Male literacy is 76.32% and female literacy is 65.37%.