Uratota - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Uratota 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 116 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Neggu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uratota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uratota is 603201. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.59 hectares and falls under the 581450 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uratota 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 Uratota

As per Census 2011, Uratota village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 236 males and 209 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 391 literate and 54 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Uratota

Uratota 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 Uratota

Uratota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Uratota is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Uratota is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uratota

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

Health Facilities in Uratota

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

FAQs about Uratota