Utnal - Basavana Bagevadi, Vijayapura

Utnal is a village situated in the Basavana Bagevadi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 56 km from Bijapur. Dindawar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utnal is 599530. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.86 hectares and falls under the 586203 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Utnal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Utnal

According to the 2011 Census, Utnal village had a total population of 774 people, including 390 males and 384 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.74%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 57.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Utnal

Utnal 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 Utnal

Public transport in the Utnal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudgi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Utnal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Utnal is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Utnal

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

Health Facilities in Utnal

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

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