Basaligundi - Gokak, Belagavi

Basaligundi is a village situated in the Gokak taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Gokak and around 65 km from Belgaum. Nallanatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basaligundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basaligundi is 597446. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.93 hectares and falls under the 591218 pincode. Gokak is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Basaligundi 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 Basaligundi

According to the 2011 Census, Basaligundi village had a total population of 2,256 people, including 1,105 males and 1,151 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.62%, with male literacy at 78.93% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Basaligundi

Basaligundi 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 Basaligundi

Basaligundi 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 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gokak to Basaligundi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Basaligundi 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 Basaligundi

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

Health Facilities in Basaligundi

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

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