Vadegol - Gajendragad, Gadag

Vadegol is a village situated in the Gajendragad taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Ron and around 65 km from Gadag. Kuntoji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadegol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadegol is 601973. The village covers a total geographical area of 766.83 hectares and falls under the 582114 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Vadegol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ron Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vadegol

According to the 2011 Census, Vadegol village had a total population of 482 people, including 248 males and 234 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.27%, with male literacy at 81.64% and female literacy at 45.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadegol

Vadegol 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 Vadegol

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Vadegol. The nearest railway station is Hole Alur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Vadegol is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Vadegol is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadegol

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

Health Facilities in Vadegol

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

FAQs about Vadegol