Rottigawad - Kundgol, Dharwad

Rottigawad is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Rottigawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rottigawad is 602552. The village covers a total geographical area of 896.41 hectares and falls under the 581195 pincode. Kundgol is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Rottigawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Rottigawad

According to the 2011 Census, Rottigawad village had a total population of 2,494 people, including 1,272 males and 1,222 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.56%, with male literacy at 91.72% and female literacy at 71.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Rottigawad

Rottigawad 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 Rottigawad

Rottigawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Navalgund Rd, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundgol to Rottigawad is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Rottigawad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rottigawad

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

Health Facilities in Rottigawad

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

FAQs about Rottigawad