Padesur - Navalgund, Dharwad

Padesur is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Yemanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padesur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padesur is 602334. The village covers a total geographical area of 2541.03 hectares and falls under the 582208 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Padesur 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 Padesur

According to the 2011 Census, Padesur village had a total population of 2,228 people, including 1,161 males and 1,067 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.00%, with male literacy at 87.52% and female literacy at 67.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Padesur

Padesur 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 Padesur

Padesur 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 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Padesur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Padesur 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 Padesur

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

Health Facilities in Padesur

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

FAQs about Padesur