Janwad - Chikodi, Belagavi

Janwad is a village situated in the Chikodi taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Chikodi and around 100 km from Belgaum. Janwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janwad is 597153. The village covers a total geographical area of 759.79 hectares and falls under the 591216 pincode. Sadalgi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Janwad

According to the 2011 Census, Janwad village had a total population of 3,872 people, including 1,923 males and 1,949 females, living in 848 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.39%, with male literacy at 84.77% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336, 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.

Nearby Villages of Janwad

Janwad 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 Janwad

Janwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadalgi to Janwad is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Janwad is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janwad

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

Health Facilities in Janwad

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

FAQs about Janwad