Kunaji - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kunaji is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 156 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kolsirsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunaji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunaji is 603693. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.96 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kunaji 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 Kunaji

According to the 2011 Census, Kunaji village had a total population of 385 people, including 196 males and 189 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.29%, with male literacy at 90.75% and female literacy at 75.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunaji

Kunaji 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 Kunaji

Kunaji is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Kunaji is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kunaji is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunaji

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

Health Facilities in Kunaji

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

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