Baad - Shiggaon, Haveri

Baad is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Bada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baad is 603950. The village covers a total geographical area of 768.68 hectares and falls under the 581202 pincode. Bankapura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Baad

According to the 2011 Census, Baad village had a total population of 1,885 people, including 956 males and 929 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.15%, with male literacy at 78.92% and female literacy at 69.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Baad

Baad 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 Baad

Baad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Savanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankapura to Baad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Baad is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baad

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

Health Facilities in Baad

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

FAQs about Baad