Tarawad - Khanapur, Belagavi

Tarawad is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Khanapur and around 68 km from Belgaum. Gotagali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarawad is 597973. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.6 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Tarawad 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 Tarawad

According to the 2011 Census, Tarawad village had a total population of 208 people, including 102 males and 106 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.20%, with male literacy at 75.28% and female literacy at 59.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarawad

Tarawad 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 Tarawad

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tarawad. The nearest railway station is Devarayi, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Tarawad is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Tarawad is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarawad

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

Health Facilities in Tarawad

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

FAQs about Tarawad