Bhivashi - Nippani, Belagavi

Bhivashi is a village situated in the Nippani taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Chikodi and around 88 km from Belgaum. Soundalga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhivashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhivashi is 597130. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.73 hectares and falls under the 591241 pincode. Nipani is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhivashi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhivashi village had a total population of 2,176 people, including 1,105 males and 1,071 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhivashi

Bhivashi 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 Bhivashi

Bhivashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valivade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nipani to Bhivashi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Bhivashi is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhivashi

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

Health Facilities in Bhivashi

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

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