Kantraji - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kantraji is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Guadnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantraji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantraji is 603314. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.74 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kantraji 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 Kantraji

As per Census 2011, Kantraji village has a total population of 889 people, consisting of 457 males and 432 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantraji

Kantraji 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 Kantraji

Kantraji 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 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kantraji is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kantraji is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantraji

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

Health Facilities in Kantraji

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

FAQs about Kantraji