Kadekodi - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Kadekodi is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Devagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadekodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadekodi is 603485. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.89 hectares and falls under the 581327 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kadekodi 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 Kadekodi

As per Census 2011, Kadekodi village has a total population of 503 people, consisting of 248 males and 255 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population503248255
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401921
Scheduled Castes (SC)743242
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population386207179
Illiterate Population1174176

Nearby Villages of Kadekodi

Kadekodi 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)
TalgodNorth0.79 km
MathSouth0.84 km
KundguniNorth-East1.19 km
HorbhagSouth-East1.51 km
HolegaddeEast1.57 km
HandigonaNorth1.95 km
HarnirNorth-East2.21 km
KakurveEast2.53 km
DevagiriSouth2.76 km
UrkeriEast3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadekodi

Kadekodi 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 97.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Kadekodi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kadekodi is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadekodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kadekodi

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

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

FAQs about Kadekodi

Where is Kadekodi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kadekodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kadekodi is Devagiri.

What is the pincode of Kadekodi?

The pincode of Kadekodi is 581327.

What is the population of Kadekodi?

Kadekodi has a total population of 503, including 248 males and 255 females.

How many households are there in Kadekodi?

There are 113 households in Kadekodi.

What is the literacy rate in Kadekodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadekodi is 76.74%. Male literacy is 83.47% and female literacy is 70.20%.