Talgod - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Talgod is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Walgalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talgod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talgod is 603483. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.93 hectares and falls under the 581332 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Talgod 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 Talgod

According to the 2011 Census, Talgod village had a total population of 981 people, including 501 males and 480 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.95%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 74.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Talgod

Talgod 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 Talgod

Talgod 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 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Talgod is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Talgod is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talgod

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

Health Facilities in Talgod

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

FAQs about Talgod