Tavandi - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Tavandi is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Suragondanahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tavandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tavandi is 606077. The village covers a total geographical area of 1444.58 hectares and falls under the 577558 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Tavandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hiriyur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tavandi

According to the 2011 Census, Tavandi village had a total population of 921 people, including 464 males and 457 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.07%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 60.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Tavandi

Tavandi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Tavandi

Tavandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Tavandi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Tavandi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tavandi

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

Health Facilities in Tavandi

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

FAQs about Tavandi