Yalwar

Yalwar is a village located in Basavana Bagevadi taluka of Bijapur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Basavana Bagevadi (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Yalawar is the gram panchayat of Yalwar village.

Here you can discover what makes Yalwar unique in its vibrant Basavana Bagevadi-Bijapur region. You’ll see Yalwar’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 Yalwar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Yalwar is 599534. The village spans a total geographical area of 4958.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 586112. Basavana Bagevadi is nearest town to Yalwar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Yalwar 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 Devar Hippargi 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 Yalwar

Population of Yalwar

According to the 2011 Census, Yalwar has a total population of about 3,978, with approximately 2,048 males and 1,930 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 495 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 801 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 35. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.82%, with male literacy at about 67.97% and female literacy near 49.12%. There are around 755 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Yalwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Yalwar

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

Nearby Villages of Yalwar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Yalwar