Kulve - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kulve is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kulave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulve village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulve is 603248. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.11 hectares and falls under the 581403 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kulve 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 Kulve

As per Census 2011, Kulve village has a total population of 481 people, consisting of 249 males and 232 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 418 literate and 63 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population481249232
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362016
Literate Population418223195
Illiterate Population632637

Nearby Villages of Kulve

Kulve 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GirgaddeSouth1.77 km
KageriNorth1.79 km
BaroorWest2.19 km
GadihalliEast2.22 km
PadageriWest2.35 km
TerkanalliNorth3.06 km
ArehallaSouth-East3.23 km
UplekoppaEast3.63 km
BetkoppaWest3.76 km
KerekoppaNorth-East3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kulve

Kulve 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 70.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kulve is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kulve is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulve

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kulve

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kulve

Where is Kulve located?

Kulve village is located in Sirsi Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kulve?

The Gram Panchayat of Kulve is Kulave.

What is the pincode of Kulve?

The pincode of Kulve is 581403.

What is the population of Kulve?

Kulve has a total population of 481, including 249 males and 232 females.

How many households are there in Kulve?

There are 112 households in Kulve.

What is the literacy rate in Kulve?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulve is 86.90%. Male literacy is 89.56% and female literacy is 84.05%.