Birkhol - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Birkhol village had a total population of 244 people, including 131 males and 113 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.98%, with male literacy at 95.80% and female literacy at 73.68%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Birkhol