Gadgeri - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Gadgeri is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sugavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadgeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadgeri is 603297. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.38 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gadgeri 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 Gadgeri

According to the 2011 Census, Gadgeri village had a total population of 426 people, including 210 males and 216 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.90%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 75.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadgeri

Gadgeri 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 Gadgeri

Gadgeri 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 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Gadgeri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Gadgeri is about 138 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 Gadgeri

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

Health Facilities in Gadgeri

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

FAQs about Gadgeri