Bardwad - Kundgol, Dharwad

Bardwad is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Baradwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bardwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bardwad is 602561. The village covers a total geographical area of 1435.87 hectares and falls under the 581195 pincode. Kundgol is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bardwad 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 Bardwad

According to the 2011 Census, Bardwad village had a total population of 2,299 people, including 1,170 males and 1,129 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.96%, with male literacy at 79.19% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Bardwad

Bardwad 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 Bardwad

Bardwad 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 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundgol to Bardwad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Bardwad is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bardwad

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

Health Facilities in Bardwad

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

FAQs about Bardwad