Sulagaon - Nippani, Belagavi

Sulagaon is a village situated in the Nippani taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 43 km from Chikodi and around 92 km from Belgaum. Appachiwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulagaon is 597115. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.06 hectares and falls under the 591229 pincode. Nipani is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Sulagaon 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 Sulagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sulagaon village had a total population of 1,329 people, including 674 males and 655 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.68%, with male literacy at 90.44% and female literacy at 68.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulagaon

Sulagaon 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 Sulagaon

Sulagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gur Market, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nipani to Sulagaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Sulagaon is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulagaon

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

Health Facilities in Sulagaon

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

FAQs about Sulagaon