B.Shigigatti - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

B.Shigigatti is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Muttagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for B.Shigigatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of B.Shigigatti is 602446. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.1 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of B.Shigigatti

According to the 2011 Census, B.Shigigatti village had a total population of 664 people, including 335 males and 329 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.58%, with male literacy at 70.89% and female literacy at 52.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of B.Shigigatti

B.Shigigatti 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 B.Shigigatti

B.Shigigatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kyarkop, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to B.Shigigatti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to B.Shigigatti is about 26 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 B.Shigigatti

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

Health Facilities in B.Shigigatti

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

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