Yadwad - Mudalgi, Belagavi

Yadwad is a village situated in the Mudalgi taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Gokak and around 95 km from Belgaum. Yadawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yadwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yadwad is 597517. The village covers a total geographical area of 8818.53 hectares and falls under the 591136 pincode. Mudhol is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Yadwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arabhavi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Belagavi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Yadwad

According to the 2011 Census, Yadwad village had a total population of 9,991 people, including 5,003 males and 4,988 females, living in 1,944 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.33%, with male literacy at 78.88% and female literacy at 57.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,687, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Yadwad

Yadwad 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 Yadwad

Yadwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghatprabha, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudhol to Yadwad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Yadwad is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yadwad

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

Health Facilities in Yadwad

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

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