Baad - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Baad is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Baad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baad is 603434. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.09 hectares and falls under the 581351 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Baad

As per Census 2011, Baad village has a total population of 1,552 people, consisting of 780 males and 772 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,269 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baad

Baad 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 Baad

Baad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Baad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Baad is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baad

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

Health Facilities in Baad

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

FAQs about Baad