Yalwar Village Overview
Yalwar is a village in Basavana Bagevadi tehsil of Bijapur district, Karnataka. It lies about 30 km from Basavana Bagevadi tehsil headquarters and around 75 km from Bijapur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Yalawar is the Gram Panchayat for Yalwar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Yalwar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Yalwar is 599534. The village covers a geographical area of 4958.61 hectares and has a pincode of 586112. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Yalwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Devar Hippargi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Yalwar
Population & Demographics of Yalwar
This section provides population and demographic details of Yalwar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,978 | 2,048 | 1,930 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 495 | 258 | 237 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 801 | 418 | 383 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 35 | 22 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 2,340 | 1,392 | 948 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,638 | 656 | 982 |
Key population details of Yalwar village are given below:
- Yalwar village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,978, including approximately 2,048 males and 1,930 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 801 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 35 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Yalwar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.82%.
- There are around 755 households in Yalwar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Yalwar
Transport facilities help residents of Yalwar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Yalwar
The following villages are located close to Yalwar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yalwar
- Where is Yalwar located?
- Yalwar village is located in Basavana Bagevadi Taluka, Bijapur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Yalwar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Yalwar is Yalawar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Yalwar?
- The pincode of Yalwar is 586112.
- What is the population of Yalwar?
- Yalwar has a total population of 3,978, including 2,048 males and 1,930 females.
- How many households are there in Yalwar?
- There are 755 households in Yalwar.
- What is the literacy rate in Yalwar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yalwar is 58.82%. Male literacy is 67.97% and female literacy is 49.12%.