Kukri - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kukri 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 102 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Janmane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukri is 603196. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.75 hectares and falls under the 581315 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kukri 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 Kukri

As per Census 2011, Kukri village has a total population of 362 people, consisting of 180 males and 182 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 71 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukri

Kukri 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 Kukri

Kukri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kukri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kukri is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukri

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

Health Facilities in Kukri

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

FAQs about Kukri