Khedgi - Indi, Vijayapura

Khedgi is a village situated in the Indi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Indi and around 78 km from Bijapur. Khyadagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedgi is 599263. The village covers a total geographical area of 1665.85 hectares and falls under the 586217 pincode. Indi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Khedgi

According to the 2011 Census, Khedgi village had a total population of 2,998 people, including 1,520 males and 1,478 females, living in 575 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.46%, with male literacy at 75.56% and female literacy at 55.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 466.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedgi

Khedgi 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 Khedgi

Public transport in the Khedgi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lachyan, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indi to Khedgi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Khedgi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedgi

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

Health Facilities in Khedgi

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

FAQs about Khedgi