Gangoda - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Gangoda is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Gangoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangoda is 602731. The village covers a total geographical area of 2727.39 hectares and falls under the 581186 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Gangoda 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 Gangoda

As per Census 2011, Gangoda village has a total population of 581 people, consisting of 287 males and 294 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population581287294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864145
Scheduled Castes (SC)502624
Literate Population357206151
Illiterate Population22481143

Nearby Villages of Gangoda

Gangoda 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)
KumbeliNorth-East2.56 km
Tinai KhandNorth-West3.34 km
AvurliEast4.43 km
Chapoli (kalsai)North-West5.03 km
Devulli (joida)North-West5.49 km
HudasaNorth-East5.92 km
JoidaNorth6.12 km
AmbolliSouth6.80 km
KalasaiSouth-West6.81 km
GundEast7.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangoda

Public transport in the Gangoda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dudh Sagar Water Falls, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Gangoda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Gangoda is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangoda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gangoda 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 Gangoda

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

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

FAQs about Gangoda

Where is Gangoda located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gangoda?

Gangoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gangoda?

The pincode of Gangoda is 581186.

What is the population of Gangoda?

Gangoda has a total population of 581, including 287 males and 294 females.

How many households are there in Gangoda?

There are 105 households in Gangoda.

What is the literacy rate in Gangoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangoda is 61.45%. Male literacy is 71.78% and female literacy is 51.36%.