Kerwad (Gundyanati) - Khanapur, Belagavi

Kerwad (Gundyanati) is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Khanapur and around 60 km from Belgaum. Kherawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerwad (Gundyanati) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerwad (Gundyanati) is 598014. The village covers a total geographical area of 2237.52 hectares and falls under the 591115 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kerwad (Gundyanati) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kerwad (Gundyanati)

According to the 2011 Census, Kerwad (Gundyanati) village had a total population of 3,944 people, including 2,007 males and 1,937 females, living in 895 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.02%, with male literacy at 77.61% and female literacy at 61.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerwad (Gundyanati)

Kerwad (Gundyanati) 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 Kerwad (Gundyanati)

Kerwad (Gundyanati) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alnavar Jn, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Kerwad (Gundyanati) is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kerwad (Gundyanati) is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerwad (Gundyanati)

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

Health Facilities in Kerwad (Gundyanati)

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

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