Wadavi - Shirahatti, Gadag

Wadavi is a village situated in the Shirahatti taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Shirhatti and around 54 km from Gadag. Vadavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadavi is 602124. The village covers a total geographical area of 1044.17 hectares and falls under the 582112 pincode. Shirhatti is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Wadavi 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 Wadavi

As per Census 2011, Wadavi village has a total population of 1,158 people, consisting of 572 males and 586 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadavi

Wadavi 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 Wadavi

Wadavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirhatti to Wadavi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Wadavi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadavi

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

Health Facilities in Wadavi

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

FAQs about Wadavi