Sherewad - Hubballi, Dharwad

Sherewad is a village situated in the Hubballi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Hubli and around 35 km from Dharwad. Sharewada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sherewad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sherewad is 602420. The village covers a total geographical area of 775.85 hectares and falls under the 580030 pincode. Hubli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sherewad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sherewad

According to the 2011 Census, Sherewad village had a total population of 4,415 people, including 2,232 males and 2,183 females, living in 893 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.19%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 63.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 408, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Sherewad

Sherewad 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 Sherewad

Sherewad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hubli South, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hubli to Sherewad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Sherewad is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sherewad

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

Health Facilities in Sherewad

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

FAQs about Sherewad