Dukkarwadi - Khanapur, Belagavi

Dukkarwadi is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Khanapur and around 35 km from Belgaum. Halakarni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dukkarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dukkarwadi is 597862. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.03 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 2.5 km away.

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

Population of Dukkarwadi

As per Census 2011, Dukkarwadi village has a total population of 452 people, consisting of 232 males and 220 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 304 literate and 148 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dukkarwadi

Dukkarwadi 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 Dukkarwadi

Dukkarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khanapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Dukkarwadi is about 2.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Dukkarwadi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dukkarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Dukkarwadi

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

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