Nandikeshwar - Badami, Bagalkote

Nandikeshwar is a village situated in the Badami taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Badami and around 52 km from Bagalkot. Nandikeshwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandikeshwar is 598739. The village covers a total geographical area of 1691.07 hectares and falls under the 587201 pincode. Badami is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nandikeshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Nandikeshwar village had a total population of 5,188 people, including 2,631 males and 2,557 females, living in 941 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.85%, with male literacy at 76.98% and female literacy at 52.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 487, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandikeshwar

Nandikeshwar 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 Nandikeshwar

Nandikeshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badami to Nandikeshwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Nandikeshwar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandikeshwar

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

Health Facilities in Nandikeshwar

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

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