Wadki - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Wadki is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Gangawati and around 85 km from Koppal. Karadona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadki is 601669. The village covers a total geographical area of 770.6 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Wadki

According to the 2011 Census, Wadki village had a total population of 1,219 people, including 602 males and 617 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.72%, with male literacy at 68.03% and female literacy at 45.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 955.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadki

Wadki 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 Wadki

Public transport in the Wadki is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Wadki is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Wadki 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 Wadki

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

Health Facilities in Wadki

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

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