Umblekoppa - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Umblekoppa is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Unchalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umblekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umblekoppa is 603306. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.4 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Umblekoppa 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 Umblekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Umblekoppa village had a total population of 236 people, including 111 males and 125 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.30%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 84.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Umblekoppa

Umblekoppa 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 Umblekoppa

Umblekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Umblekoppa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Umblekoppa is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umblekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Umblekoppa

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

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