Kiravatti - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Kiravatti is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kirwatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiravatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiravatti is 602949. The village covers a total geographical area of 3324.47 hectares and falls under the 581412 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kiravatti 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 Kiravatti

According to the 2011 Census, Kiravatti village had a total population of 4,506 people, including 2,293 males and 2,213 females, living in 965 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 80.79% and female literacy at 66.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 602.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiravatti

Kiravatti 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 Kiravatti

Kiravatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Kiravatti is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kiravatti is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiravatti

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

Health Facilities in Kiravatti

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

FAQs about Kiravatti