Shiddapurwadi - Chikodi, Belagavi

Shiddapurwadi is a village situated in the Chikodi taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Chikodi and around 87 km from Belgaum. Ankali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiddapurwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiddapurwadi is 597187. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.64 hectares and falls under the 591213 pincode. Chikodi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shiddapurwadi 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 Shiddapurwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Shiddapurwadi village had a total population of 1,736 people, including 891 males and 845 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.62%, with male literacy at 84.12% and female literacy at 62.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiddapurwadi

Shiddapurwadi 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 Shiddapurwadi

Shiddapurwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raybag, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikodi to Shiddapurwadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Shiddapurwadi is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiddapurwadi

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

Health Facilities in Shiddapurwadi

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

FAQs about Shiddapurwadi