Kanchanahalli - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Kanchanahalli is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kirwatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanahalli is 602948. The village covers a total geographical area of 7463.45 hectares and falls under the 581412 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kanchanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yellapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanchanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchanahalli village had a total population of 2,197 people, including 1,081 males and 1,116 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.09%, with male literacy at 57.09% and female literacy at 41.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchanahalli

Kanchanahalli 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 Kanchanahalli

Kanchanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Kanchanahalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kanchanahalli is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kanchanahalli

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

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