Wasan - Hangal, Haveri

Wasan is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Koosanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wasan is 604167. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.65 hectares and falls under the 581120 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Wasan

According to the 2011 Census, Wasan village had a total population of 819 people, including 430 males and 389 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 88.98% and female literacy at 69.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, 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 Wasan

Wasan 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 Wasan

Wasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Wasan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Wasan 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 Wasan

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

Health Facilities in Wasan

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

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