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 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 Kanakawad

According to the 2011 Census, Kanakawad village had a total population of 923 people, including 463 males and 460 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.05%, with male literacy at 83.50% and female literacy at 58.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

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:

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