Janawad - Jamkhandi, Bagalkote

Janawad is a village situated in the Jamkhandi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Jamkhandi and around 80 km from Bagalkot. Bidari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janawad is 598471. The village covers a total geographical area of 1033.61 hectares and falls under the 587313 pincode. Jamkhandi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Janawad

According to the 2011 Census, Janawad village had a total population of 1,104 people, including 556 males and 548 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.81%, with male literacy at 74.61% and female literacy at 52.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Janawad

Janawad 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 Janawad

Janawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulvad, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamkhandi to Janawad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Janawad is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janawad

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

Health Facilities in Janawad

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

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