Talewad - Kolhar, Vijayapura

Talewad is a village situated in the Kolhar taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 30 km from Bijapur. Talewad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talewad is 599445. The village covers a total geographical area of 2193.68 hectares and falls under the 586121 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Talewad village had a total population of 3,932 people, including 1,982 males and 1,950 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.39%, with male literacy at 65.50% and female literacy at 47.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Talewad

Talewad 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 Talewad

Talewad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgurki Halt, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Talewad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Talewad is about 30 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 Talewad

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

Health Facilities in Talewad

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

FAQs about Talewad