Kuravante - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kuravante is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bilgi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuravante village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuravante is 603651. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.37 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kuravante 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 Kuravante

As per Census 2011, Kuravante village has a total population of 102 people, consisting of 50 males and 52 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 18 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuravante

Kuravante 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 Kuravante

Kuravante is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Kuravante is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kuravante is about 134 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 Kuravante

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

Health Facilities in Kuravante

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

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