Gandigwad - Khanapur, Belagavi

Gandigwad is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Khanapur and around 45 km from Belgaum. Gandigawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandigwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandigwad is 597912. The village covers a total geographical area of 1585.99 hectares and falls under the 591112 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gandigwad

According to the 2011 Census, Gandigwad village had a total population of 6,564 people, including 3,401 males and 3,163 females, living in 1,563 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.39%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 66.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 437, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,021.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandigwad

Gandigwad 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 Gandigwad

Gandigwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Gandigwad is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Gandigwad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandigwad

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

Health Facilities in Gandigwad

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

FAQs about Gandigwad