Yalavadal - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Yalavadal is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Tavargeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yalavadal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yalavadal is 602510. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.43 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Yalavadal 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 Yalavadal

According to the 2011 Census, Yalavadal village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 632 males and 604 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.94%, with male literacy at 77.74% and female literacy at 59.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Yalavadal

Yalavadal 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 Yalavadal

Yalavadal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hubli Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Yalavadal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Yalavadal is about 37 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 Yalavadal

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

Health Facilities in Yalavadal

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

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