Badigwad - Gokak, Belagavi

Badigwad is a village situated in the Gokak taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Gokak and around 70 km from Belgaum. Badigavad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badigwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badigwad is 597433. The village covers a total geographical area of 849.68 hectares and falls under the 591306 pincode. Konnur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Badigwad

According to the 2011 Census, Badigwad village had a total population of 4,304 people, including 2,178 males and 2,126 females, living in 722 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.92%, with male literacy at 67.28% and female literacy at 48.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Badigwad

Badigwad 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 Badigwad

Badigwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghatprabha, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konnur to Badigwad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Badigwad is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badigwad

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

Health Facilities in Badigwad

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

FAQs about Badigwad