Ragimasalawada - Harapanahalli, Vijayanagara

Ragimasalawada is a village situated in the Harapanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Harapanahalli and around 25 km from Davanagere. Ragimasalawada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragimasalawada is 606351. The village covers a total geographical area of 2200.64 hectares and falls under the 583137 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Ragimasalawada

As per Census 2011, Ragimasalawada village has a total population of 2,886 people, consisting of 1,439 males and 1,447 females. The village has 602 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,549 literate and 1,337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,274 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 366 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8861,4391,447
Child Population (0–6 yrs)356175181
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,274640634
Scheduled Tribes (ST)366181185
Literate Population1,549875674
Illiterate Population1,337564773

Nearby Villages of Ragimasalawada

Ragimasalawada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiriganahalliWest3.24 km
HallikeriNorth-East3.65 km
SingrihalliSouth-East3.74 km
KenchanahalliWest4.99 km
KondajjiSouth-West5.05 km
HottigenahalliWest5.63 km
BullapuraSouth-West5.73 km
ObajjihalliSouth5.92 km
TeligiNorth-West6.05 km
KurubarahalliWest6.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ragimasalawada

Ragimasalawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amravathi Colony, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Ragimasalawada is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Ragimasalawada is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ragimasalawada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ragimasalawada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ragimasalawada

Where is Ragimasalawada located?

Ragimasalawada village is located in Harapanahalli Taluka, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ragimasalawada?

Ragimasalawada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ragimasalawada?

The pincode of Ragimasalawada is 583137.

What is the population of Ragimasalawada?

Ragimasalawada has a total population of 2,886, including 1,439 males and 1,447 females.

How many households are there in Ragimasalawada?

There are 602 households in Ragimasalawada.

What is the literacy rate in Ragimasalawada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ragimasalawada is 53.67%. Male literacy is 60.81% and female literacy is 46.58%.