Bori - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Bori is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Asu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bori is 602652. The village covers a total geographical area of 681.24 hectares and falls under the 581129 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Bori

According to the 2011 Census, Bori village had a total population of 76 people, including 43 males and 33 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 767 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.16%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 40.00%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population764333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)14113
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population281612
Illiterate Population482721

Nearby Villages of Bori

Bori 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AsuWest1.76 km
ShindholiSouth2.54 km
Velif KumbeliNorth-East2.79 km
TimbholiEast2.80 km
WadaSouth-West2.91 km
KumbralSouth-East3.64 km
VarandeSouth3.70 km
BoregaliWest3.81 km
ChapaliNorth-West3.88 km
KasarleSouth-West4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bori

Bori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Londa Jn, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Bori is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bori is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bori

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

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

FAQs about Bori

Where is Bori located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bori?

The Gram Panchayat of Bori is Asu.

What is the pincode of Bori?

The pincode of Bori is 581129.

What is the population of Bori?

Bori had a total population of 76, including 43 males and 33 females.

How many households are there in Bori?

Bori had 17 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bori was 45.16%. Male literacy was 50.00% and female literacy was 40.00%.