Badakanshirda - Dandeli, Uttara Kannada

Badakanshirda is a village situated in the Dandeli taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Haliyal and around 116 km from Karwar. Badakanashirada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakanshirda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakanshirda is 602779. The village covers a total geographical area of 1524.6 hectares and falls under the 581325 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Badakanshirda

According to the 2011 Census, Badakanshirda village had a total population of 2,255 people, including 1,153 males and 1,102 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.16%, with male literacy at 89.20% and female literacy at 74.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakanshirda

Badakanshirda 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 Badakanshirda

Badakanshirda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tavargatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haliyal to Badakanshirda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Badakanshirda is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakanshirda

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

Health Facilities in Badakanshirda

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

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