Uppinpattana - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Uppinpattana 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 69 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Alakod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uppinpattana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppinpattana is 603478. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.99 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Uppinpattana 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 Uppinpattana

According to the 2011 Census, Uppinpattana village had a total population of 926 people, including 463 males and 463 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.80%, with male literacy at 88.52% and female literacy at 72.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Uppinpattana

Uppinpattana 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 Uppinpattana

Public transport in the Uppinpattana 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 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Uppinpattana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Uppinpattana is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uppinpattana

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

Health Facilities in Uppinpattana

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

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