Khemewadi - Khanapur, Belagavi

Khemewadi is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Khanapur and around 20 km from Belgaum. Iddalahonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khemewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khemewadi is 597852. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.59 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Khemewadi 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 Khemewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Khemewadi village had a total population of 358 people, including 179 males and 179 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.44%, with male literacy at 74.53% and female literacy at 64.42%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population358179179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341816
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population225120105
Illiterate Population1335974

Nearby Villages of Khemewadi

Khemewadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AnkaleNorth0.96 km
MudewadiSouth-East1.53 km
Hattar GunjiSouth-West1.61 km
BhandargaliEast2.01 km
SinginkopNorth2.02 km
DukkarwadiSouth2.33 km
NidagalNorth-East2.66 km
BaragaonSouth-East2.74 km
HalakarniSouth-West2.84 km
GanebailNorth-West3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khemewadi

Khemewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Idalhond, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Khemewadi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Khemewadi is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khemewadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khemewadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khemewadi

Where is Khemewadi located?

Khemewadi village is located in Khanapur Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khemewadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khemewadi is Iddalahonda.

What is the pincode of Khemewadi?

The pincode of Khemewadi is 591302.

What is the population of Khemewadi?

Khemewadi had a total population of 358, including 179 males and 179 females.

How many households are there in Khemewadi?

Khemewadi had 73 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khemewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khemewadi was 69.44%. Male literacy was 74.53% and female literacy was 64.42%.