Salkani - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Salkani is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Salkani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salkani is 603138. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.33 hectares and falls under the 581402 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Salkani 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 Salkani

According to the 2011 Census, Salkani village had a total population of 316 people, including 182 males and 134 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 736 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.57%, with male literacy at 94.71% and female literacy at 89.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Salkani

Salkani 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 Salkani

Salkani 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 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Salkani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Salkani is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salkani

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

Health Facilities in Salkani

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

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