Dodawad - Bailahongala, Belagavi

Dodawad is a village situated in the Bailahongala taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Sampagaon and around 65 km from Belgaum. Dodavad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodawad is 598153. The village covers a total geographical area of 4142.25 hectares and falls under the 591104 pincode. Bail Hongal is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dodawad

According to the 2011 Census, Dodawad village had a total population of 8,499 people, including 4,281 males and 4,218 females, living in 1,635 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.40%, with male literacy at 74.93% and female literacy at 57.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodawad

Dodawad 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 Dodawad

Dodawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mugad, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bail Hongal to Dodawad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Dodawad is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodawad

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

Health Facilities in Dodawad

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

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