Nirgar - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Nirgar is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sovinkoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nirgar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nirgar is 603645. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.72 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Nirgar 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 Nirgar

As per Census 2011, Nirgar village has a total population of 383 people, consisting of 182 males and 201 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nirgar

Nirgar 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 Nirgar

Nirgar 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 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Nirgar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Nirgar is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nirgar

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

Health Facilities in Nirgar

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

FAQs about Nirgar