Karkisaval - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Karkisaval is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Haarsikatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkisaval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkisaval is 603564. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.01 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Karkisaval village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sirsi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karkisaval

According to the 2011 Census, Karkisaval village had a total population of 431 people, including 210 males and 221 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.51%, with male literacy at 92.19% and female literacy at 86.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkisaval

Karkisaval 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 Karkisaval

Karkisaval is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Karkisaval is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Karkisaval is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkisaval

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

Health Facilities in Karkisaval

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

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