Kotgiyalwadi - Bhalki, Bidar

Kotgiyalwadi is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Beeri(b) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotgiyalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotgiyalwadi is 599904. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.26 hectares and falls under the 585328 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kotgiyalwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kotgiyalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kotgiyalwadi village had a total population of 1,082 people, including 557 males and 525 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.03%, with male literacy at 81.05% and female literacy at 66.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,082557525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1046143
Scheduled Castes (SC)1005743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)955243
Literate Population724402322
Illiterate Population358155203

Nearby Villages of Kotgiyalwadi

Kotgiyalwadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GaneshpurwadiSouth2.48 km
AmbesanguSouth-East3.05 km
KalasdhalNorth3.32 km
ShamsheerpurWest3.49 km
DharajwadiSouth4.16 km
Bhalki (r)South-West4.66 km
WalsangEast4.84 km
KadlabadSouth5.46 km
BeeriNorth-East5.73 km
JaigaonNorth-West5.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotgiyalwadi

Public transport in the Kotgiyalwadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Kotgiyalwadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Kotgiyalwadi is about 40 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 Kotgiyalwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kotgiyalwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kotgiyalwadi

Where is Kotgiyalwadi located?

Kotgiyalwadi village is located in Bhalki Taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kotgiyalwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotgiyalwadi is Beeri(b).

What is the pincode of Kotgiyalwadi?

The pincode of Kotgiyalwadi is 585328.

What is the population of Kotgiyalwadi?

Kotgiyalwadi had a total population of 1,082, including 557 males and 525 females.

How many households are there in Kotgiyalwadi?

Kotgiyalwadi had 218 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotgiyalwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotgiyalwadi was 74.03%. Male literacy was 81.05% and female literacy was 66.80%.