Kelawadi - Guledgudda, Bagalkote

Kelawadi is a village situated in the Guledgudda taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Badami and around 17 km from Bagalkot. Kelavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelawadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelawadi is 598664. The village covers a total geographical area of 1559.43 hectares and falls under the 587205 pincode. Guledgudda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kelawadi 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 Kelawadi

As per Census 2011, Kelawadi village has a total population of 1,640 people, consisting of 788 males and 852 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 980 literate and 660 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 368 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kelawadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kelawadi

Kelawadi 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 Kelawadi

Kelawadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guledagudda Rd, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guledgudda to Kelawadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Kelawadi is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelawadi

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

Health Facilities in Kelawadi

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

FAQs about Kelawadi