Kavalodi - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Kavalodi is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Santeguli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavalodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavalodi is 603505. The village covers a total geographical area of 883.03 hectares and falls under the 581323 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kavalodi 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 Kavalodi

As per Census 2011, Kavalodi village has a total population of 320 people, consisting of 157 males and 163 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavalodi

Kavalodi 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 Kavalodi

Kavalodi 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 Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Kavalodi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kavalodi is about 98 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 Kavalodi

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

Health Facilities in Kavalodi

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

FAQs about Kavalodi