Wada - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Wada is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Asu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wada is 602655. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.41 hectares and falls under the 581129 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Wada 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 Wada

According to the 2011 Census, Wada village had a total population of 152 people, including 80 males and 72 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.63%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 64.18%.

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

Nearby Villages of Wada

Wada 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 Wada

Wada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Londa Jn, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Wada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Wada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wada

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

Health Facilities in Wada

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

FAQs about Wada