Kotemane - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Kotemane is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Ummachagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotemane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotemane is 602986. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.82 hectares and falls under the 581347 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kotemane 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 Kotemane

According to the 2011 Census, Kotemane village had a total population of 105 people, including 56 males and 49 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.29%, with male literacy at 96.30% and female literacy at 83.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotemane

Kotemane 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 Kotemane

Kotemane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kotemane is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kotemane is about 128 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 Kotemane

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

Health Facilities in Kotemane

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

FAQs about Kotemane