Balawad - Athni, Belagavi

Balawad is a village situated in the Athni taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Athani and around 168 km from Belgaum. Shirahatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balawad is 597351. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.51 hectares and falls under the 591304 pincode. Athani is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Balawad

As per Census 2011, Balawad village has a total population of 1,358 people, consisting of 701 males and 657 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 798 literate and 560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balawad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balawad

Balawad 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 Balawad

Balawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudachi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athani to Balawad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Balawad is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balawad

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

Health Facilities in Balawad

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

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