Nigundi - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Nigundi is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Anshi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nigundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigundi is 602720. The village covers a total geographical area of 2729.16 hectares and falls under the 581187 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Nigundi 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 Nigundi

According to the 2011 Census, Nigundi village had a total population of 234 people, including 119 males and 115 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.73%, with male literacy at 84.26% and female literacy at 66.33%.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigundi

Nigundi 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 Nigundi

Nigundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asnoti, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Nigundi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Nigundi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigundi

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

Health Facilities in Nigundi

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

FAQs about Nigundi