Naroor - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Naroor is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bhasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naroor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naroor is 603323. The village covers a total geographical area of 796.13 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Naroor 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 Naroor

According to the 2011 Census, Naroor village had a total population of 1,147 people, including 577 males and 570 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.33%, with male literacy at 89.86% and female literacy at 72.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Naroor

Naroor 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 Naroor

Naroor 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 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Naroor is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Naroor is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naroor

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

Health Facilities in Naroor

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

FAQs about Naroor