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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Baad village has a total population of 1,885 people, consisting of 956 males and 929 females. The village has 388 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,242 literate and 643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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