Holegadde - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Holegadde 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 96 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Devagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Holegadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Holegadde is 603489. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.07 hectares and falls under the 581327 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Holegadde 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 Holegadde

As per Census 2011, Holegadde village has a total population of 2,056 people, consisting of 1,044 males and 1,012 females. The village has 470 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,634 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Holegadde

Holegadde 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 Holegadde

Holegadde 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 Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Holegadde is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Holegadde is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Holegadde

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

Health Facilities in Holegadde

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

FAQs about Holegadde