Kempwad - Kagwad, Belagavi

Kempwad is a village situated in the Kagwad taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Athani and around 132 km from Belgaum. Kempawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kempwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kempwad is 597289. The village covers a total geographical area of 1328.76 hectares and falls under the 591234 pincode. Athani is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kempwad

According to the 2011 Census, Kempwad village had a total population of 4,033 people, including 2,073 males and 1,960 females, living in 820 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.57%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 402, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Kempwad

Kempwad 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 Kempwad

Kempwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belanki, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athani to Kempwad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kempwad is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kempwad

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

Health Facilities in Kempwad

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

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