Wandal

Wandal is a village located in Basavana Bagevadi taluka of Bijapur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Basavana Bagevadi (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Vandal is the gram panchayat of Wandal village.

Here you can discover what makes Wandal unique in its vibrant Basavana Bagevadi-Bijapur region. You’ll see Wandal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Wandal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wandal is 599487. The village spans a total geographical area of 1027.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 586112. Basavana Bagevadi is nearest town to Wandal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Wandal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basavana Bagevadi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Wandal

Population of Wandal

According to the 2011 Census, Wandal has a total population of about 3,730, with approximately 1,882 males and 1,848 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 552 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 581 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 37. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.18%, with male literacy at about 73.91% and female literacy near 54.27%. There are around 755 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Wandal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Wandal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Wandal. As per the 2011 stats, Wandal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Wandal

Knowing the nearby villages of Wandal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Wandal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wandal