Parishwad - Khanapur, Belagavi

Parishwad is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Khanapur and around 35 km from Belgaum. Parisawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parishwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parishwad is 597879. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.64 hectares and falls under the 591345 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Parishwad 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 Parishwad

According to the 2011 Census, Parishwad village had a total population of 4,888 people, including 2,486 males and 2,402 females, living in 1,056 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.11%, with male literacy at 81.46% and female literacy at 66.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 550, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Parishwad

Parishwad 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 Parishwad

Parishwad 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 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Parishwad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Parishwad is about 35 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 Parishwad

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

Health Facilities in Parishwad

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

FAQs about Parishwad