Basvandurg - Gangawati, Koppal

Basvandurg is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Anegundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basvandurg village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basvandurg is 601637. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.13 hectares and falls under the 583227 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Basvandurg

As per Census 2011, Basvandurg village has a total population of 1,176 people, consisting of 570 males and 606 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 649 literate and 527 illiterate residents. Additionally, 445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 318 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basvandurg

Basvandurg 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 Basvandurg

Basvandurg is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Papinayaknahali, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Basvandurg is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Basvandurg is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basvandurg

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

Health Facilities in Basvandurg

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

FAQs about Basvandurg