Kusguli - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Kusguli is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hasangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusguli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusguli is 602962. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.27 hectares and falls under the 581347 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kusguli 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 Kusguli

According to the 2011 Census, Kusguli village had a total population of 386 people, including 184 males and 202 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.20%, with male literacy at 92.94% and female literacy at 78.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusguli

Kusguli 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 Kusguli

Kusguli 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 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Kusguli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kusguli is about 123 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 Kusguli

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

Health Facilities in Kusguli

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

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