Nilkund - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Nilkund is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Nilkund village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilkund is 603532. The village covers a total geographical area of 636.2 hectares and falls under the 581331 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Nilkund 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 Nilkund

According to the 2011 Census, Nilkund village had a total population of 247 people, including 127 males and 120 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.65%, with male literacy at 88.07% and female literacy at 83.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilkund

Nilkund 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 Nilkund

Public transport in the Nilkund is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Nilkund is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Nilkund is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilkund

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

Health Facilities in Nilkund

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

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