Valgalli - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Valgalli is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Walgalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Valgalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valgalli is 603492. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.29 hectares and falls under the 581332 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Valgalli 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 Valgalli

According to the 2011 Census, Valgalli village had a total population of 1,347 people, including 691 males and 656 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 69.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Valgalli

Valgalli 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 Valgalli

Valgalli 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 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Valgalli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Valgalli is about 70 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 Valgalli

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

Health Facilities in Valgalli

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

FAQs about Valgalli