Linganmath - Khanapur, Belagavi

Linganmath is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Khanapur and around 62 km from Belgaum. Linganamath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Linganmath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Linganmath is 598017. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.43 hectares and falls under the 591106 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Linganmath 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 Linganmath

According to the 2011 Census, Linganmath village had a total population of 2,659 people, including 1,324 males and 1,335 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.74%, with male literacy at 80.96% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Linganmath

Linganmath 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 Linganmath

Linganmath 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 Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alnavar to Linganmath is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Linganmath is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Linganmath

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

Health Facilities in Linganmath

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

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