Jalwad - Devara Hipparagi, Vijayapura

Jalwad is a village situated in the Devara Hipparagi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Sindgi and around 57 km from Bijapur. Jalawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalwad is 599408. The village covers a total geographical area of 3995.86 hectares and falls under the 586120 pincode. Sindgi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jalwad 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 Jalwad

According to the 2011 Census, Jalwad village had a total population of 6,317 people, including 3,160 males and 3,157 females, living in 1,173 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.11%, with male literacy at 75.06% and female literacy at 53.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,707, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalwad

Jalwad 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 Jalwad

Jalwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Minchnal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindgi to Jalwad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Jalwad is about 57 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 Jalwad

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

Health Facilities in Jalwad

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

FAQs about Jalwad