Badashirgur - Dandeli, Uttara Kannada

Badashirgur is a village situated in the Dandeli taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Haliyal and around 165 km from Karwar. Ambikanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badashirgur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badashirgur is 602792. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.17 hectares and falls under the 581325 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Badashirgur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Badashirgur

As per Census 2011, Badashirgur village has a total population of 104 people, consisting of 55 males and 49 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 53 literate and 51 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1045549
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1596
Literate Population533419
Illiterate Population512130

Nearby Villages of Badashirgur

Badashirgur 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)
DonshirgurSouth1.58 km
MalawadNorth-West1.61 km
KalbhaviWest2.35 km
BalshettikopNorth-East2.42 km
ChimnalliNorth2.92 km
GuttiSouth-West3.41 km
KegdalSouth-East3.58 km
HarnodaNorth-West4.40 km
ChotakanshirdaEast4.54 km
RayapattanNorth-East4.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badashirgur

Badashirgur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Badashirgur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Badashirgur is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badashirgur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Badashirgur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Badashirgur

Where is Badashirgur located?

Badashirgur village is located in Dandeli Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badashirgur?

The Gram Panchayat of Badashirgur is Ambikanagar.

What is the pincode of Badashirgur?

The pincode of Badashirgur is 581325.

What is the population of Badashirgur?

Badashirgur has a total population of 104, including 55 males and 49 females.

How many households are there in Badashirgur?

There are 22 households in Badashirgur.

What is the literacy rate in Badashirgur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badashirgur is 50.96%. Male literacy is 61.82% and female literacy is 38.78%.