Sangam - Kamalnagar, Bidar

Sangam is a village situated in the Kamalnagar taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Aurad and around 47 km from Bidar. Khed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sangam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangam is 600025. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.43 hectares and falls under the 585417 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sangam

According to the 2011 Census, Sangam village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 671 males and 624 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.87%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 59.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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 Population1,295671624
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19311281
Scheduled Castes (SC)484254230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)884642
Literate Population792467325
Illiterate Population503204299

Nearby Villages of Sangam

Sangam 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)
ChowdakamaladinniNorth-West1.49 km
KengalkadapattiSouth1.71 km
KhajagalSouth-West1.80 km
AdihalEast3.22 km
ValakaladinniNorth-West3.22 km
VaragodadinniWest3.36 km
KunchaganurNorth-East3.67 km
KamadattaSouth-East3.86 km
BisaladinniNorth-West4.13 km
TuradagiNorth4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sangam

Sangam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 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 Sangam is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Sangam is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sangam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sangam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sangam

Where is Sangam located?

Sangam village is located in Kamalnagar Taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sangam?

The Gram Panchayat of Sangam is Khed.

What is the pincode of Sangam?

The pincode of Sangam is 585417.

What is the population of Sangam?

Sangam had a total population of 1,295, including 671 males and 624 females.

How many households are there in Sangam?

Sangam had 261 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sangam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sangam was 71.87%. Male literacy was 83.54% and female literacy was 59.85%.