Rajajinagar - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Rajajinagar is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Bammigatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajajinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajajinagar is 602515. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.48 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Rajajinagar 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 Rajajinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Rajajinagar village had a total population of 525 people, including 248 males and 277 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.03%, with male literacy at 57.07% and female literacy at 42.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 510.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajajinagar

Rajajinagar 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 Rajajinagar

Rajajinagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundgol, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Rajajinagar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Rajajinagar is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajajinagar

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

Health Facilities in Rajajinagar

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

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