Nujji - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Nujji is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Anshi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nujji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nujji is 602717. The village covers a total geographical area of 6784.41 hectares and falls under the 581187 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Nujji 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 Nujji

As per Census 2011, Nujji village has a total population of 736 people, consisting of 366 males and 370 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 473 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population736366370
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975542
Scheduled Castes (SC)311417
Literate Population473256217
Illiterate Population263110153

Nearby Villages of Nujji

Nujji 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)
NigundiSouth-East5.31 km
BadpoliSouth6.59 km
KundalNorth-West6.78 km
LandeSouth-West7.83 km
KalasaiEast7.97 km
GodashetNorth-East8.13 km
Kateli (kumbar Wada)North-East8.36 km
ZalawaliNorth8.59 km
KatelNorth-East9.70 km
KamargaonSouth-West9.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nujji

Nujji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dudh Sagar Water Falls, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 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 Nujji is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Nujji is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nujji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nujji

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

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

FAQs about Nujji

Where is Nujji located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nujji?

The Gram Panchayat of Nujji is Anshi.

What is the pincode of Nujji?

The pincode of Nujji is 581187.

What is the population of Nujji?

Nujji has a total population of 736, including 366 males and 370 females.

How many households are there in Nujji?

There are 163 households in Nujji.

What is the literacy rate in Nujji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nujji is 64.27%. Male literacy is 69.95% and female literacy is 58.65%.