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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Sangam village has a total population of 1,295 people, consisting of 671 males and 624 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 792 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 484 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 1,295, including 671 males and 624 females.

How many households are there in Sangam?

There are 261 households in Sangam.

What is the literacy rate in Sangam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sangam is 61.16%. Male literacy is 69.60% and female literacy is 52.08%.