Kodkani - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Kodkani is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kodakani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodkani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodkani is 603454. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.81 hectares and falls under the 581440 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kodkani 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 Kodkani

As per Census 2011, Kodkani village has a total population of 1,963 people, consisting of 979 males and 984 females. The village has 488 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,560 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodkani

Kodkani 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 Kodkani

Kodkani 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 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Kodkani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kodkani is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodkani

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

Health Facilities in Kodkani

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

FAQs about Kodkani