Bagawad - Kundgol, Dharwad

Bagawad is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Hiregunjal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagawad is 602562. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.31 hectares and falls under the 581117 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bagawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Bagawad

According to the 2011 Census, Bagawad village had a total population of 470 people, including 238 males and 232 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.42%, with male literacy at 90.69% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagawad

Bagawad 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 Bagawad

Bagawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saunshi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Bagawad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Bagawad is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagawad

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

Health Facilities in Bagawad

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

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