Kandavalli - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Kandavalli is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kallabbe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandavalli is 603504. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.3 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kandavalli 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 Kandavalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kandavalli village had a total population of 494 people, including 241 males and 253 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.49%, with male literacy at 88.07% and female literacy at 75.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandavalli

Kandavalli 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 Kandavalli

Kandavalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Kandavalli is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kandavalli is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandavalli

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

Health Facilities in Kandavalli

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

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