Badanagod - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Badanagod is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Badangod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badanagod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badanagod is 603265. The village covers a total geographical area of 958.07 hectares and falls under the 581358 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Badanagod

As per Census 2011, Badanagod village has a total population of 3,387 people, consisting of 1,699 males and 1,688 females. The village has 748 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,437 literate and 950 illiterate residents. Additionally, 481 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 524 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badanagod

Badanagod 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 Badanagod

Badanagod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Badanagod is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Badanagod is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badanagod

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

Health Facilities in Badanagod

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

FAQs about Badanagod