Birkhol Village - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Birkhol is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Ulvi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birkhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkhol is 602749. The village covers a total geographical area of 3440.45 hectares and falls under the 581187 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Birkhol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haliyal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birkhol

As per Census 2011, Birkhol village has a total population of 244 people, consisting of 131 males and 113 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 60 illiterate residents.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 244 131 113
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 30 12 18
Literate Population 184 114 70
Illiterate Population 60 17 43

Nearby Villages of Birkhol

Birkhol 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KodthalliNorth4.07 km
DevakarSouth5.50 km
KalacheEast5.81 km
KanurSouth6.52 km
UlaviNorth6.90 km
NeturgeNorth-East7.16 km
BidoliNorth-West7.19 km
HebbalNorth-East7.32 km
TulasgeriNorth7.71 km
BalemaneWest8.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birkhol

Birkhol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harwada, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Birkhol is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Birkhol is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birkhol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Birkhol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Birkhol

Where is Birkhol located?

Birkhol village is located in Supa Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birkhol?

The Gram Panchayat of Birkhol is Ulvi.

What is the pincode of Birkhol?

The pincode of Birkhol is 581187.

What is the population of Birkhol?

Birkhol has a total population of 244, including 131 males and 113 females.

How many households are there in Birkhol?

There are 63 households in Birkhol.

What is the literacy rate in Birkhol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birkhol is 75.41%. Male literacy is 87.02% and female literacy is 61.95%.