Kandraji - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kandraji is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bankanaal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandraji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandraji is 603275. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.68 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kandraji 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 Kandraji

As per Census 2011, Kandraji village has a total population of 396 people, consisting of 204 males and 192 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 81 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandraji

Kandraji 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 Kandraji

Kandraji 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 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kandraji is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kandraji is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandraji

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

Health Facilities in Kandraji

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

FAQs about Kandraji