Karadaga - Nippani, Belagavi

Karadaga is a village situated in the Nippani taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Chikodi and around 105 km from Belgaum. Kardaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karadaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karadaga is 597155. The village covers a total geographical area of 1566.03 hectares and falls under the 591263 pincode. Sadalgi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Karadaga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Karadaga

According to the 2011 Census, Karadaga village had a total population of 8,937 people, including 4,597 males and 4,340 females, living in 1,819 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 89.27% and female literacy at 69.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,314, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population8,9374,5974,340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,006561445
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,314664650
Scheduled Tribes (ST)322111
Literate Population6,3193,6032,716
Illiterate Population2,6189941,624

Nearby Villages of Karadaga

Karadaga 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)
DonewadiNorth2.06 km
BarwadSouth-West2.54 km
BoragaonwadiNorth-East3.53 km
ShiradwadEast4.00 km
JangamwadiNorth4.38 km
BhojSouth4.79 km
KasanalNorth-East5.18 km
YalgudNorth-West5.56 km
BedkihalSouth-East5.62 km
RendalNorth-West5.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karadaga

Karadaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rukadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadalgi to Karadaga is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Karadaga is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karadaga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karadaga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karadaga

Where is Karadaga located?

Karadaga village is located in Nippani Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karadaga?

The Gram Panchayat of Karadaga is Kardaga.

What is the pincode of Karadaga?

The pincode of Karadaga is 591263.

What is the population of Karadaga?

Karadaga had a total population of 8,937, including 4,597 males and 4,340 females.

How many households are there in Karadaga?

Karadaga had 1,819 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karadaga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karadaga was 79.67%. Male literacy was 89.27% and female literacy was 69.73%.