Harumaskeri - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Harumaskeri is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Nadumaskeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harumaskeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harumaskeri is 603411. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.22 hectares and falls under the 581319 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Harumaskeri 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 Harumaskeri

According to the 2011 Census, Harumaskeri village had a total population of 780 people, including 375 males and 405 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.38%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 66.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Harumaskeri

Harumaskeri 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 Harumaskeri

Harumaskeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Harumaskeri is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Harumaskeri is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harumaskeri

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

Health Facilities in Harumaskeri

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

FAQs about Harumaskeri