Andgi - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Andgi is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Andagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andgi is 603283. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.26 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Andgi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yellapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andgi

According to the 2011 Census, Andgi village had a total population of 1,160 people, including 588 males and 572 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.82%, with male literacy at 88.62% and female literacy at 76.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Andgi

Andgi 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 Andgi

Andgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Andgi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Andgi is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andgi

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

Health Facilities in Andgi

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

FAQs about Andgi