Math - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Math 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 90 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Devagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Math village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Math is 603486. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.77 hectares and falls under the 581327 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Math 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 Math

According to the 2011 Census, Math village had a total population of 1,377 people, including 709 males and 668 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.31%, with male literacy at 77.81% and female literacy at 68.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Math

Math 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 Math

Math is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Honnavar, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Math

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

FAQs about Math