Kanakawad - Shirahatti, Gadag

Kanakawad is a village situated in the Shirahatti taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Shirhatti and around 65 km from Gadag. Hebbal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanakawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakawad is 602132. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.32 hectares and falls under the 582112 pincode. Shirhatti is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kanakawad 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 Kanakawad

As per Census 2011, Kanakawad village has a total population of 923 people, consisting of 463 males and 460 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakawad

Kanakawad 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 Kanakawad

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kanakawad. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirhatti to Kanakawad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kanakawad 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 Kanakawad

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

Health Facilities in Kanakawad

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

FAQs about Kanakawad