Bhagawati - Haliyal, Uttara Kannada

Bhagawati is a village situated in the Haliyal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haliyal and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bhagvati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagawati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagawati is 602798. The village covers a total geographical area of 1529.17 hectares and falls under the 581363 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhagawati 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 Bhagawati

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagawati village had a total population of 1,628 people, including 818 males and 810 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.24%, with male literacy at 83.31% and female literacy at 71.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 502.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagawati

Bhagawati 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 Bhagawati

Bhagawati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Bhagawati is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bhagawati is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagawati

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

Health Facilities in Bhagawati

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

FAQs about Bhagawati