Mensi - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Mensi is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 154 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Halgeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mensi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mensi is 603664. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.05 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Mensi 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 Mensi

According to the 2011 Census, Mensi village had a total population of 327 people, including 150 males and 177 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,180 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.96%, with male literacy at 94.29% and female literacy at 82.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Mensi

Mensi 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 Mensi

Public transport in the Mensi 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 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Mensi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Mensi is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mensi

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

Health Facilities in Mensi

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

FAQs about Mensi