Kelgin Onikeri - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kelgin Onikeri is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Malina Onikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelgin Onikeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelgin Onikeri is 603135. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.49 hectares and falls under the 581402 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kelgin Onikeri

According to the 2011 Census, Kelgin Onikeri village had a total population of 539 people, including 267 males and 272 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.00%, with male literacy at 88.71% and female literacy at 85.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelgin Onikeri

Kelgin Onikeri 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 Kelgin Onikeri

Kelgin Onikeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kelgin Onikeri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kelgin Onikeri is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelgin Onikeri

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

Health Facilities in Kelgin Onikeri

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

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