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

As per Census 2011, Nidagal village has a total population of 874 people, consisting of 454 males and 420 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 613 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nidagal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population874454420
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015348
Scheduled Castes (SC)492623
Literate Population613359254
Illiterate Population26195166

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SinginkopWest1.14 km
BhandargaliSouth1.54 km
GarlagunjiNorth2.00 km
SannahosurSouth-East2.33 km
AnkaleSouth-West2.35 km
IdalhondNorth-West2.44 km
KhemewadiSouth-West2.66 km
TopinkattiEast2.81 km
BaragaonSouth3.23 km
MudewadiSouth3.38 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nidagal

Where is Nidagal located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nidagal?

The Gram Panchayat of Nidagal is Baragaon.

What is the pincode of Nidagal?

The pincode of Nidagal is 591302.

What is the population of Nidagal?

Nidagal has a total population of 874, including 454 males and 420 females.

How many households are there in Nidagal?

There are 167 households in Nidagal.

What is the literacy rate in Nidagal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nidagal is 70.14%. Male literacy is 79.07% and female literacy is 60.48%.