Futagao Badni - Laxmeshwar, Gadag

Futagao Badni is a village situated in the Laxmeshwar taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Shirhatti and around 44 km from Gadag. P-badni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Futagao Badni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Futagao Badni is 602071. The village covers a total geographical area of 1218.23 hectares and falls under the 582116 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Futagao Badni

According to the 2011 Census, Futagao Badni village had a total population of 3,177 people, including 1,625 males and 1,552 females, living in 685 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.63%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 62.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Futagao Badni

Futagao Badni 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 Futagao Badni

Futagao Badni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalas Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Futagao Badni is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Futagao Badni is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Futagao Badni

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

Health Facilities in Futagao Badni

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

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