Kundguni - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Kundguni is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Walgalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundguni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundguni is 603484. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.52 hectares and falls under the 581332 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kundguni 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 Kundguni

As per Census 2011, Kundguni village has a total population of 43 people, consisting of 20 males and 23 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 37 literate and 6 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kundguni

Kundguni 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 Kundguni

Kundguni 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 Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Kundguni is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kundguni is about 79 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 Kundguni

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

Health Facilities in Kundguni

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

FAQs about Kundguni