Koliwad - Hubballi, Dharwad

Koliwad is a village situated in the Hubballi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Hubli and around 53 km from Dharwad. Koliwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koliwad is 602400. The village covers a total geographical area of 4678.14 hectares and falls under the 581195 pincode. Hubli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Koliwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundgol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Koliwad

According to the 2011 Census, Koliwad village had a total population of 5,220 people, including 2,634 males and 2,586 females, living in 1,097 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.03%, with male literacy at 84.28% and female literacy at 65.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 556, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 650.

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

Nearby Villages of Koliwad

Koliwad 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 Koliwad

Koliwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Annigeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hubli to Koliwad is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Koliwad is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koliwad

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

Health Facilities in Koliwad

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

FAQs about Koliwad