Alwai - Bhalki, Bidar

Alwai is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Alwai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alwai is 599837. The village covers a total geographical area of 1613 hectares and falls under the 585416 pincode. Udgir ( Maharastra) is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Alwai

According to the 2011 Census, Alwai village had a total population of 3,796 people, including 1,963 males and 1,833 females, living in 735 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.36%, with male literacy at 81.79% and female literacy at 62.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 838, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 463.

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

Nearby Villages of Alwai

Alwai 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 Alwai

Public transport in the Alwai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir ( Maharastra) to Alwai is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Alwai is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alwai

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

Health Facilities in Alwai

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

FAQs about Alwai