Kotgehalli - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kotgehalli is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Shivalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotgehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotgehalli is 603172. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.87 hectares and falls under the 581403 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kotgehalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kotgehalli

As per Census 2011, Kotgehalli village has a total population of 178 people, consisting of 88 males and 90 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 117 literate and 61 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotgehalli

Kotgehalli 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 Kotgehalli

Kotgehalli 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 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kotgehalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kotgehalli is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotgehalli

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

Health Facilities in Kotgehalli

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

FAQs about Kotgehalli