Unchalli - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Unchalli is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Heggarani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unchalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unchalli is 603551. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.85 hectares and falls under the 581331 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Unchalli 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 Unchalli

According to the 2011 Census, Unchalli village had a total population of 415 people, including 196 males and 219 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.33%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 85.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Unchalli

Unchalli 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 Unchalli

Unchalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 85.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Unchalli is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Unchalli is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unchalli

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

Health Facilities in Unchalli

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

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