Pradhani - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Pradhani is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Pradhani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pradhani is 602701. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.98 hectares and falls under the 581325 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pradhani 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 Pradhani

As per Census 2011, Pradhani village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 191 males and 212 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population403191212
Child Population (0–6 yrs)411328
Scheduled Castes (SC)231112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)924448
Literate Population292159133
Illiterate Population1113279

Nearby Villages of Pradhani

Pradhani 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)
GavegaliSouth-East2.62 km
BapeliWest2.77 km
AmardeSouth-West3.33 km
BirampaliNorth-East3.36 km
SangaveSouth-West3.71 km
ChapakhandSouth-West4.87 km
MavalingeNorth-East6.26 km
Chapoli (a)South-West6.27 km
KumbarkopNorth-East6.81 km
NagariSouth-West6.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pradhani

Pradhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagargali, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 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 Pradhani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Pradhani is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pradhani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pradhani

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

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

FAQs about Pradhani

Where is Pradhani located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pradhani?

Pradhani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pradhani?

The pincode of Pradhani is 581325.

What is the population of Pradhani?

Pradhani has a total population of 403, including 191 males and 212 females.

How many households are there in Pradhani?

There are 104 households in Pradhani.

What is the literacy rate in Pradhani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pradhani is 72.46%. Male literacy is 83.25% and female literacy is 62.74%.