Wanakihal - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Wanakihal is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Muddebihal and around 95 km from Bijapur. Hiremural serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wanakihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanakihal is 599653. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.48 hectares and falls under the 586124 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Wanakihal

According to the 2011 Census, Wanakihal village had a total population of 321 people, including 167 males and 154 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.13%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 60.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Wanakihal

Wanakihal 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 Wanakihal

Wanakihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Wanakihal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Wanakihal is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanakihal

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

Health Facilities in Wanakihal

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

FAQs about Wanakihal