Kibale - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kibale 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 Kibale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kibale is 603620. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.82 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kibale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kibale

According to the 2011 Census, Kibale village had a total population of 703 people, including 364 males and 339 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.26%, with male literacy at 91.28% and female literacy at 83.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kibale

Kibale 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 Kibale

Kibale 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 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Kibale is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kibale 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 Kibale

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

Health Facilities in Kibale

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

FAQs about Kibale