Alagawadi - Navalgund, Dharwad

Alagawadi is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Alagawadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alagawadi is 602323. The village covers a total geographical area of 5706.5 hectares and falls under the 582208 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Alagawadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Navalgund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alagawadi

According to the 2011 Census, Alagawadi village had a total population of 5,838 people, including 2,929 males and 2,909 females, living in 1,166 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.30%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 56.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 518.

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

Nearby Villages of Alagawadi

Alagawadi 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 Alagawadi

Alagawadi 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 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Alagawadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Alagawadi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alagawadi

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

Health Facilities in Alagawadi

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

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