Harkud - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Harkud is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Harkud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harkud is 599826. The village covers a total geographical area of 1227.27 hectares and falls under the 585437 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Harkud

According to the 2011 Census, Harkud village had a total population of 2,535 people, including 1,279 males and 1,256 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.71%, with male literacy at 73.46% and female literacy at 53.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,371, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Harkud

Harkud 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 Harkud

Harkud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bablad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Harkud is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Harkud is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harkud

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

Health Facilities in Harkud

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

FAQs about Harkud