Gaddi - Gangawati, Koppal

Gaddi is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Venkatagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaddi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaddi is 601609. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.2 hectares and falls under the 583235 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gaddi 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 Gaddi

As per Census 2011, Gaddi village has a total population of 619 people, consisting of 308 males and 311 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population619308311
Child Population (0–6 yrs)994950
Scheduled Castes (SC)1386474
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1346668
Literate Population338194144
Illiterate Population281114167

Nearby Villages of Gaddi

Gaddi 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)
BanderhalEast1.57 km
AgoliWest3.12 km
UdamkalNorth-East3.16 km
VithlapurNorth3.20 km
VenkatagiriEast3.63 km
LingadhalliSouth3.94 km
YemmiguddaSouth4.06 km
MallapuraNorth-East4.40 km
Hire MadinalNorth-West4.48 km
MukkumpiSouth-West5.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaddi

Gaddi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Munirabad, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Gaddi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Gaddi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaddi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gaddi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gaddi

Where is Gaddi located?

Gaddi village is located in Gangawati Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaddi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaddi is Venkatagiri.

What is the pincode of Gaddi?

The pincode of Gaddi is 583235.

What is the population of Gaddi?

Gaddi has a total population of 619, including 308 males and 311 females.

How many households are there in Gaddi?

There are 127 households in Gaddi.

What is the literacy rate in Gaddi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaddi is 54.60%. Male literacy is 62.99% and female literacy is 46.30%.