Golikatta - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Golikatta is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Guadnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golikatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golikatta is 603305. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.78 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Golikatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Golikatta

According to the 2011 Census, Golikatta village had a total population of 175 people, including 90 males and 85 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.63%, with male literacy at 97.50% and female literacy at 89.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, 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 Golikatta

Golikatta 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 Golikatta

Golikatta 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 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Golikatta is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Golikatta 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 Golikatta

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

Health Facilities in Golikatta

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

FAQs about Golikatta