Ashakiran - Mundargi, Gadag

Ashakiran is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hesarur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashakiran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashakiran is 602184. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.29 hectares and falls under the 582118 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Ashakiran village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Ashakiran

As per Census 2011, Ashakiran village has a total population of 1,153 people, consisting of 603 males and 550 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ashakiran are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ashakiran

Ashakiran 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 Ashakiran

Ashakiran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Ashakiran is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Ashakiran is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashakiran

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

Health Facilities in Ashakiran

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

FAQs about Ashakiran