Karamadi - Ron, Gadag

Karamadi is a village situated in the Ron taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ron and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Asuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karamadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karamadi is 601912. The village covers a total geographical area of 1376.26 hectares and falls under the 582203 pincode. Ron is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Karamadi 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 Karamadi

As per Census 2011, Karamadi village has a total population of 1,554 people, consisting of 759 males and 795 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 895 literate and 659 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,554759795
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20992117
Scheduled Castes (SC)219109110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)894544
Literate Population895525370
Illiterate Population659234425

Nearby Villages of Karamadi

Karamadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MalawadWest2.71 km
MegurNorth3.26 km
AsutiNorth-East4.02 km
BhopalapurNorth-West4.16 km
Hadagali- S-yavagalSouth-West4.82 km
MelmathSouth-East5.39 km
MenasigiNorth5.77 km
KaujageriSouth5.94 km
KarkikattiNorth6.02 km
ShirolNorth-West6.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karamadi

Karamadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ron to Karamadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Karamadi 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 Karamadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karamadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karamadi

Where is Karamadi located?

Karamadi village is located in Ron Taluka, Gadag district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karamadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Karamadi is Asuti.

What is the pincode of Karamadi?

The pincode of Karamadi is 582203.

What is the population of Karamadi?

Karamadi has a total population of 1,554, including 759 males and 795 females.

How many households are there in Karamadi?

There are 358 households in Karamadi.

What is the literacy rate in Karamadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karamadi is 57.59%. Male literacy is 69.17% and female literacy is 46.54%.