Gundwad - Raybag, Belagavi

Gundwad is a village situated in the Raybag taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Raibag and around 117 km from Belgaum. Sirgur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundwad is 597384. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.29 hectares and falls under the 591311 pincode. Kudchi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gundwad

According to the 2011 Census, Gundwad village had a total population of 1,804 people, including 904 males and 900 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.01%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 68.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, 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 Gundwad

Gundwad 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 Gundwad

Gundwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudachi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudchi to Gundwad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Gundwad is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundwad

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

Health Facilities in Gundwad

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

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