Magadi - Shirahatti, Gadag

Magadi is a village situated in the Shirahatti taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Shirhatti and around 25 km from Gadag. Magadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magadi is 602057. The village covers a total geographical area of 2384.02 hectares and falls under the 582117 pincode. Shirhatti is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Magadi 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 Magadi

According to the 2011 Census, Magadi village had a total population of 4,666 people, including 2,399 males and 2,267 females, living in 1,060 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.44%, with male literacy at 87.02% and female literacy at 67.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 570, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Magadi

Magadi 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 Magadi

Magadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirhatti to Magadi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Magadi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magadi

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

Health Facilities in Magadi

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

FAQs about Magadi