Kalawad - Navalgund, Dharwad

Kalawad is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Kalawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalawad is 602340. The village covers a total geographical area of 2003.01 hectares and falls under the 582208 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kalawad 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 Kalawad

As per Census 2011, Kalawad village has a total population of 2,617 people, consisting of 1,370 males and 1,247 females. The village has 487 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,575 literate and 1,042 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 201 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalawad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalawad

Kalawad 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 Kalawad

Kalawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sisvinhalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Kalawad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Kalawad is about 30 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 Kalawad

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

Health Facilities in Kalawad

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

FAQs about Kalawad