Nandigadda - Haliyal, Uttara Kannada

Nandigadda is a village situated in the Haliyal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haliyal and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Janaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandigadda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandigadda is 602876. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.43 hectares and falls under the 581329 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Nandigadda 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 Nandigadda

According to the 2011 Census, Nandigadda village had a total population of 1,148 people, including 594 males and 554 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.06%, with male literacy at 77.08% and female literacy at 56.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,148594554
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1406674
Scheduled Castes (SC)301515
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population676407269
Illiterate Population472187285

Nearby Villages of Nandigadda

Nandigadda 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)
BasawalliSouth-West1.61 km
JanagaNorth-West2.24 km
KawalwadSouth-East2.34 km
BelwatgiNorth-East3.16 km
Khurd KanchanalliNorth-West3.24 km
DodkopSouth-West3.39 km
ChinaginkopWest3.55 km
JatgaWest3.72 km
MugadkopNorth-West4.45 km
HampehalliSouth4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nandigadda

Nandigadda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alnavar Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Haliyal to Nandigadda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Nandigadda is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandigadda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nandigadda

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

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

FAQs about Nandigadda

Where is Nandigadda located?

Nandigadda village is located in Haliyal Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nandigadda?

The Gram Panchayat of Nandigadda is Janaga.

What is the pincode of Nandigadda?

The pincode of Nandigadda is 581329.

What is the population of Nandigadda?

Nandigadda had a total population of 1,148, including 594 males and 554 females.

How many households are there in Nandigadda?

Nandigadda had 247 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nandigadda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nandigadda was 67.06%. Male literacy was 77.08% and female literacy was 56.04%.