Balwadgi - Chittapur, Kalaburagi

Balwadgi is a village situated in the Chittapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from Chitapur and around 50 km from Gulbarga. Halkatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balwadgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balwadgi is 620663. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136.07 hectares and falls under the 585211 pincode. Wadi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balwadgi

According to the 2011 Census, Balwadgi village had a total population of 3,266 people, including 1,611 males and 1,655 females, living in 600 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.96%, with male literacy at 57.98% and female literacy at 40.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,376, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Balwadgi

Balwadgi 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 Balwadgi

Balwadgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Halakatta, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wadi to Balwadgi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Balwadgi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balwadgi

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

Health Facilities in Balwadgi

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

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