Nagawand - Rattihalli, Haveri

Nagawand is a village situated in the Rattihalli taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Hirekerur and around 77 km from Haveri. Nagavanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagawand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagawand is 604469. The village covers a total geographical area of 1781.01 hectares and falls under the 581210 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Nagawand

According to the 2011 Census, Nagawand village had a total population of 2,975 people, including 1,520 males and 1,455 females, living in 659 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.28%, with male literacy at 93.45% and female literacy at 82.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 598.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagawand

Nagawand 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 Nagawand

Nagawand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harnahalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Nagawand is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Nagawand is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagawand

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

Health Facilities in Nagawand

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

FAQs about Nagawand