Kadkod - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Kadkod is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mirjan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadkod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadkod is 603458. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.5 hectares and falls under the 581333 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kadkod 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 Kadkod

As per Census 2011, Kadkod village has a total population of 71 people, consisting of 41 males and 30 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 731 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 49 literate and 22 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadkod

Kadkod 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 Kadkod

Kadkod 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 Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Kadkod is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kadkod is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadkod

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

Health Facilities in Kadkod

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

FAQs about Kadkod