Dhummawad - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Dhummawad is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Dummawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhummawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhummawad is 602444. The village covers a total geographical area of 1141.25 hectares and falls under the 580114 pincode. Dharwad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhummawad 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 Dhummawad

As per Census 2011, Dhummawad village has a total population of 3,827 people, consisting of 1,949 males and 1,878 females. The village has 778 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 535 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,348 literate and 1,479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 459 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 671 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhummawad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhummawad

Dhummawad 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 Dhummawad

Dhummawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Navalur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharwad to Dhummawad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhummawad

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

Health Facilities in Dhummawad

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

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