Kelgin Sarkuli - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kelgin Sarkuli is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Analebail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelgin Sarkuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelgin Sarkuli is 603543. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.52 hectares and falls under the 581450 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kelgin Sarkuli 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 Kelgin Sarkuli

As per Census 2011, Kelgin Sarkuli village has a total population of 106 people, consisting of 49 males and 57 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 1,163 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 74 literate and 32 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kelgin Sarkuli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1064957
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954
Literate Population743539
Illiterate Population321418

Nearby Villages of Kelgin Sarkuli

Kelgin Sarkuli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KondalgiWest1.54 km
AdalliNorth-West1.87 km
UmbalmaneSouth1.98 km
NerlavalliNorth-East2.38 km
ManigarSouth-West2.55 km
KeregaddeEast2.69 km
KukriNorth-West2.85 km
HalegouriEast2.99 km
BidarmaneSouth3.41 km
HanagarNorth-West3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kelgin Sarkuli

Kelgin Sarkuli 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 Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kelgin Sarkuli is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kelgin Sarkuli is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelgin Sarkuli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kelgin Sarkuli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kelgin Sarkuli

Where is Kelgin Sarkuli located?

Kelgin Sarkuli village is located in Siddapur Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kelgin Sarkuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kelgin Sarkuli is Analebail.

What is the pincode of Kelgin Sarkuli?

The pincode of Kelgin Sarkuli is 581450.

What is the population of Kelgin Sarkuli?

Kelgin Sarkuli has a total population of 106, including 49 males and 57 females.

How many households are there in Kelgin Sarkuli?

There are 23 households in Kelgin Sarkuli.

What is the literacy rate in Kelgin Sarkuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kelgin Sarkuli is 69.81%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 68.42%.