Karlawad - Navalgund, Dharwad

Karlawad is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Kalawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlawad is 602339. The village covers a total geographical area of 1026.07 hectares and falls under the 582208 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Karlawad village had a total population of 1,299 people, including 669 males and 630 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.55%, with male literacy at 92.42% and female literacy at 69.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlawad

Karlawad 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 Karlawad

Karlawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hebsur, 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 Karlawad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Karlawad is about 32 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 Karlawad

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

Health Facilities in Karlawad

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

FAQs about Karlawad