Kerawadi - Byadgi, Haveri

Kerawadi is a village situated in the Byadgi taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Byadgi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Keravadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerawadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerawadi is 604300. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.62 hectares and falls under the 581106 pincode. Byadgi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kerawadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Byadgi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kerawadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kerawadi village had a total population of 2,907 people, including 1,440 males and 1,467 females, living in 605 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.77%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 66.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 668, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerawadi

Kerawadi 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 Kerawadi

Kerawadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byadgi to Kerawadi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kerawadi is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerawadi

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

Health Facilities in Kerawadi

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

FAQs about Kerawadi