Where is Urkeri village located?
Urkeri is in Kumta Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India.
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Urkeri Village
Urkeri is an inhabited village in Kumta Taluk of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 603491, the Census 2011 record lists 877 people in 205 households and the reported area is 292.35 hectares. The local references include Valgalli Gram Panchayat, Kumta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kumta at about 8 km.
Urkeri is a village in Kumta Taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 603491 and 877 people in 205 households.
Village Code603491
Population877
Households205
Area292.35 hectares
Nearest TownKumta
Detailed village profile
Urkeri at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 877 people, 292.35 hectares of reported area and Kumta as the nearest town reference for Urkeri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Urkeri falls under Kumta Taluk in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.
- The Census village code is 603491.
- The record lists 877 people living in 205 households.
- The reported village area is 292.35 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kumta.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Urkeri
- Census Village Code
- 603491
- State
- Karnataka
- State Census Code
- 29
- District
- Uttara Kannada
- District Census Code
- 563
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kumta
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05485
- CD Block
- Kumta
- Gram Panchayat
- Valgalli
- Households
- 205
- Population
- 877
- Male Population
- 428
- Female Population
- 449
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.07
- Area
- 292.35 hectares
- Area
- 2.92 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kumta
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 581332
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
299.98 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.28 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
17.33%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
57.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Urkeri in the official administrative record. Census village code 603491, Valgalli Gram Panchayat and Kumta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 29
- District Census Code
- 563
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05485
- Village Census Code
- 603491
- CD Block Code
- 0053
- CD Block Name
- Kumta
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Valgalli
Location and Distance
Kumta is the nearest town listed for Urkeri, about 8 km away. Karwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 74 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kumta
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Karwar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 74 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kumta
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Kumta
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Kumta
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 292.35 hectares
- Area
- 2.92 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 877 people in 205 households, with 428 male residents and 449 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 17.33% and ST share is 0% for Urkeri. Population density works out to about 299.98 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 205
- Total Population
- 877
- Male Population
- 428
- Female Population
- 449
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.07
- Average Household Size
- 4.28
- SC Population
- 152
- SC Male Population
- 71
- SC Female Population
- 81
- SC Population Share
- 17.33
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Urkeri list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Urkeri include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.67 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 25.9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Urkeri include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Urkeri include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Urkeri.
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Urkeri show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pepper, net sown area is 168.15 hectares and irrigated land is 96.01 hectares (57.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Pepper
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 98.23 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.28
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 17.02 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 168.15
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 72.14 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 96.01
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 70.11 hectares
Map and Location
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapFrequently Asked Questions
Which district is Urkeri village in?
Urkeri village is in Uttara Kannada district.
Which state is Urkeri village in?
Urkeri village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Urkeri under?
Urkeri comes under Kumta Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Urkeri?
The Census village code of Urkeri is 603491.
Which Gram Panchayat is Urkeri under?
Urkeri is listed under VALGALLI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kumta.
What is the population of Urkeri village?
The village record lists 877 people and 205 households for Urkeri.
How many households are in Urkeri village?
The village record lists 205 households for Urkeri.
What is the male and female population of Urkeri?
The record lists 428 male residents and 449 female residents for Urkeri.
What is the sex ratio of Urkeri village?
The sex ratio of Urkeri is 1,049.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Urkeri village?
The reported geographical area of Urkeri is 292.35 hectares.
What is the population density of Urkeri village?
The approximate population density of Urkeri is 299.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Urkeri?
The nearest town listed for Urkeri is Kumta, about 8 km away.
How far is Urkeri from the district headquarters?
Urkeri is about 74 km from Karwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Urkeri from the sub-district headquarters?
Urkeri is about 8 km from Kumta, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Urkeri?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Urkeri.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Urkeri?
For Urkeri, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pepper, net sown area is 168.15 hectares and irrigated land is 96.01 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Urkeri.