Kaunsale - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kaunsale is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Dodmane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaunsale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaunsale is 603613. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.25 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kaunsale 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 Kaunsale

According to the 2011 Census, Kaunsale village had a total population of 351 people, including 171 males and 180 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.42%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 87.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaunsale

Kaunsale 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 Kaunsale

Public transport in the Kaunsale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Honnavar, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Kaunsale is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kaunsale is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaunsale

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

Health Facilities in Kaunsale

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

FAQs about Kaunsale