Badagi - Athni, Belagavi

Badagi is a village situated in the Athni taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Athani and around 190 km from Belgaum. Aratal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagi is 597342. The village covers a total geographical area of 1445.69 hectares and falls under the 591248 pincode. Athani is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Badagi

According to the 2011 Census, Badagi village had a total population of 2,930 people, including 1,484 males and 1,446 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.73%, with male literacy at 72.13% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagi

Badagi 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 Badagi

Badagi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athani to Badagi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Badagi is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagi

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

Health Facilities in Badagi

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

FAQs about Badagi