Nidagal - Khanapur, Belagavi

Nidagal is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Khanapur and around 31 km from Belgaum. Baragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidagal is 597853. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.57 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nidagal 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 Nidagal

According to the 2011 Census, Nidagal village had a total population of 874 people, including 454 males and 420 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.30%, with male literacy at 89.53% and female literacy at 68.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidagal

Nidagal 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 Nidagal

Nidagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Idalhond, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Nidagal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Nidagal is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nidagal

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

Health Facilities in Nidagal

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

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