Tadkal - Aland, Kalaburagi

Tadkal is a village situated in the Aland taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Aland and around 60 km from Gulbarga. Tadakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tadkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tadkal is 620014. The village covers a total geographical area of 2415.83 hectares and falls under the 585302 pincode. Aland is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tadkal

According to the 2011 Census, Tadkal village had a total population of 5,298 people, including 2,758 males and 2,540 females, living in 1,040 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.58%, with male literacy at 73.26% and female literacy at 53.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,2982,7582,540
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694376318
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,146608538
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291145146
Literate Population2,9271,7451,182
Illiterate Population2,3711,0131,358

Nearby Villages of Tadkal

Tadkal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NagooraSouth-West3.72 km
WatwatiSouth4.34 km
Herur (k)South4.62 km
ArankalEast4.83 km
GogiNorth-East5.15 km
RevaiEast5.76 km
KathalliWest6.00 km
HarkanchiWest6.23 km
KandagolSouth-East6.30 km
HolkundaNorth-West6.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tadkal

Tadkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulbarga, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aland to Tadkal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Tadkal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tadkal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tadkal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tadkal

Where is Tadkal located?

Tadkal village is located in Aland Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tadkal?

The Gram Panchayat of Tadkal is Tadakal.

What is the pincode of Tadkal?

The pincode of Tadkal is 585302.

What is the population of Tadkal?

Tadkal had a total population of 5,298, including 2,758 males and 2,540 females.

How many households are there in Tadkal?

Tadkal had 1,040 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tadkal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tadkal was 63.58%. Male literacy was 73.26% and female literacy was 53.20%.