Pakhal - Sedam, Kalaburagi

Pakhal is a village situated in the Sedam taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Sedam and around 85 km from Gulbarga. Chandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhal is 620573. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.03 hectares and falls under the 585214 pincode. Sedam is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Pakhal

As per Census 2011, Pakhal village has a total population of 1,022 people, consisting of 526 males and 496 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 632 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhal

Pakhal 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 Pakhal

Pakhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurgunta, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sedam to Pakhal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Pakhal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakhal

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

Health Facilities in Pakhal

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

FAQs about Pakhal