Khairwadgi - Hungund, Bagalkote

Khairwadgi is a village situated in the Hungund taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Hungund and around 40 km from Bagalkot. Hiremalagavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairwadgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairwadgi is 598904. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 587112 pincode. Hungund is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Khairwadgi

According to the 2011 Census, Khairwadgi village had a total population of 700 people, including 360 males and 340 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.97%, with male literacy at 76.36% and female literacy at 47.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population700360340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824735
Scheduled Castes (SC)804535
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19109
Literate Population383239144
Illiterate Population317121196

Nearby Villages of Khairwadgi

Khairwadgi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChickmagiWest1.29 km
PapathanalSouth-East1.66 km
HiremalagaviNorth-East2.09 km
Budihal (s.k.)North-West2.84 km
ChickmalagaviEast3.86 km
MuganurNorth-West3.93 km
MadapurSouth4.03 km
Budihal (inam)South-West4.72 km
AmblikoppaNorth-West4.97 km
GangurSouth-East5.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khairwadgi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khairwadgi. The nearest railway station is Kadlimatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hungund to Khairwadgi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Khairwadgi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairwadgi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khairwadgi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khairwadgi

Where is Khairwadgi located?

Khairwadgi village is located in Hungund Taluka, Bagalkote district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khairwadgi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khairwadgi is Hiremalagavi.

What is the pincode of Khairwadgi?

The pincode of Khairwadgi is 587112.

What is the population of Khairwadgi?

Khairwadgi had a total population of 700, including 360 males and 340 females.

How many households are there in Khairwadgi?

Khairwadgi had 127 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khairwadgi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairwadgi was 61.97%. Male literacy was 76.36% and female literacy was 47.21%.