Koralkai - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Koralkai is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 163 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Korlakai(adukatta) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koralkai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koralkai is 603672. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.14 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Koralkai 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 Koralkai

As per Census 2011, Koralkai village has a total population of 542 people, consisting of 265 males and 277 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 406 literate and 136 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koralkai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population542265277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552827
Literate Population406214192
Illiterate Population1365185

Nearby Villages of Koralkai

Koralkai 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)
MalvajaddiNorth-West1.66 km
MusavalliSouth-East2.05 km
HeggekoppaNorth-East2.44 km
KanuthotaSouth2.73 km
MalavalliSouth-East2.90 km
KilarNorth-West3.43 km
TalavataSouth-East3.90 km
IduvaniSouth4.75 km
KulibidNorth-West4.83 km
KodkaniWest4.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koralkai

Koralkai 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 97.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Koralkai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Koralkai is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koralkai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Koralkai

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

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

FAQs about Koralkai

Where is Koralkai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Koralkai?

The Gram Panchayat of Koralkai is Korlakai(adukatta).

What is the pincode of Koralkai?

The pincode of Koralkai is 581355.

What is the population of Koralkai?

Koralkai has a total population of 542, including 265 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Koralkai?

There are 147 households in Koralkai.

What is the literacy rate in Koralkai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koralkai is 74.91%. Male literacy is 80.75% and female literacy is 69.31%.