Aalwad - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Aalwad is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hasangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aalwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aalwad is 602966. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.5 hectares and falls under the 581347 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Aalwad 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 Aalwad

According to the 2011 Census, Aalwad village had a total population of 270 people, including 134 males and 136 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.48%, with male literacy at 87.30% and female literacy at 83.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Aalwad

Aalwad 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 Aalwad

Aalwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Aalwad is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Aalwad is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aalwad

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

Health Facilities in Aalwad

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

FAQs about Aalwad