Shanawad - Navalgund, Dharwad

Shanawad 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 53 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Halakusugal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shanawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shanawad is 602327. The village covers a total geographical area of 925.57 hectares and falls under the 582208 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shanawad 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 Shanawad

According to the 2011 Census, Shanawad village had a total population of 1,945 people, including 997 males and 948 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.29%, with male literacy at 80.20% and female literacy at 55.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Shanawad

Shanawad 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 Shanawad

Shanawad 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 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Shanawad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Shanawad is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shanawad

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

Health Facilities in Shanawad

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

FAQs about Shanawad