Kagal - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Kagal is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kagal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kagal is 603432. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.32 hectares and falls under the 581351 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kagal 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 Kagal

According to the 2011 Census, Kagal village had a total population of 4,081 people, including 2,045 males and 2,036 females, living in 838 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.12%, with male literacy at 95.06% and female literacy at 83.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Kagal

Kagal 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 Kagal

Kagal 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 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Kagal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kagal is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kagal

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

Health Facilities in Kagal

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

FAQs about Kagal