Wailwada - Karwar, Uttara Kannada

Wailwada is a village situated in the Karwar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Karwar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Wailwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wailwada is 602615. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.62 hectares and falls under the 581339 pincode. Karwar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Wailwada

According to the 2011 Census, Wailwada village had a total population of 790 people, including 366 males and 424 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.49%, with male literacy at 92.44% and female literacy at 75.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Wailwada

Wailwada 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 Wailwada

Wailwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karwar, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwar to Wailwada is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wailwada

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

Health Facilities in Wailwada

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

FAQs about Wailwada