Kudgi - Kolhar, Vijayapura

Kudgi is a village situated in the Kolhar taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 35 km from Bijapur. Kudagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudgi is 599446. The village covers a total geographical area of 2769.75 hectares and falls under the 586121 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kudgi

As per Census 2011, Kudgi village has a total population of 5,487 people, consisting of 2,807 males and 2,680 females. The village has 936 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 881 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,770 literate and 2,717 illiterate residents. Additionally, 550 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 210 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,4872,8072,680
Child Population (0–6 yrs)881458423
Scheduled Castes (SC)550272278
Scheduled Tribes (ST)210100110
Literate Population2,7701,5971,173
Illiterate Population2,7171,2101,507

Nearby Villages of Kudgi

Kudgi 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)
ShankarnagarSouth-East3.17 km
TalewadNorth-West3.94 km
MuttagiEast4.45 km
GolasangiSouth-East6.85 km
TelgiSouth6.99 km
KalgurkiNorth-West7.67 km
CheeraldinniSouth-West7.98 km
YarnalNorth-East8.19 km
TakkalkiEast8.52 km
NagawadEast8.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudgi

Kudgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 93.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Kudgi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Kudgi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudgi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kudgi

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

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

FAQs about Kudgi

Where is Kudgi located?

Kudgi village is located in Kolhar Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kudgi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kudgi is Kudagi.

What is the pincode of Kudgi?

The pincode of Kudgi is 586121.

What is the population of Kudgi?

Kudgi has a total population of 5,487, including 2,807 males and 2,680 females.

How many households are there in Kudgi?

There are 936 households in Kudgi.

What is the literacy rate in Kudgi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudgi is 50.48%. Male literacy is 56.89% and female literacy is 43.77%.