Kanakal - Basavana Bagevadi, Vijayapura

Kanakal is a village situated in the Basavana Bagevadi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 65 km from Bijapur. Kanakal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakal is 599557. The village covers a total geographical area of 2272.41 hectares and falls under the 586203 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kanakal

According to the 2011 Census, Kanakal village had a total population of 2,643 people, including 1,288 males and 1,355 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.64%, with male literacy at 68.81% and female literacy at 46.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, 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 Kanakal

Kanakal 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 Kanakal

Public transport in the Kanakal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Benl, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Kanakal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Kanakal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakal

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

Health Facilities in Kanakal

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

FAQs about Kanakal