Gadgi - Lingasugur, Raichur

Gadgi is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Lingsugur and around 95 km from Raichur. Paidoddi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadgi is 600456. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.52 hectares and falls under the 584139 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gadgi

As per Census 2011, Gadgi village has a total population of 346 people, consisting of 181 males and 165 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 170 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadgi

Gadgi 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 Gadgi

Gadgi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Gadgi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Gadgi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadgi

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

Health Facilities in Gadgi

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

FAQs about Gadgi