Venkateshnagar - Mundargi, Gadag

Venkateshnagar is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Kalkeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkateshnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkateshnagar is 602179. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.73 hectares and falls under the 582118 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Venkateshnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nargund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Venkateshnagar

As per Census 2011, Venkateshnagar village has a total population of 781 people, consisting of 392 males and 389 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 369 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 767 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkateshnagar

Venkateshnagar 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 Venkateshnagar

Public transport in the Venkateshnagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompur Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Venkateshnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Venkateshnagar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venkateshnagar

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

Health Facilities in Venkateshnagar

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

FAQs about Venkateshnagar