Horbhag - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Horbhag is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Devagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Horbhag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Horbhag is 603488. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.98 hectares and falls under the 581327 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Horbhag 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 Horbhag

According to the 2011 Census, Horbhag village had a total population of 801 people, including 406 males and 395 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.97%, with male literacy at 90.37% and female literacy at 71.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Horbhag

Horbhag 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 Horbhag

Horbhag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Honnavar, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Horbhag is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Horbhag is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Horbhag

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

Health Facilities in Horbhag

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

FAQs about Horbhag