Bidanal - Nidagundi, Vijayapura

Bidanal is a village situated in the Nidagundi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 60 km from Bijapur. Itagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidanal is 599563. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.97 hectares and falls under the 586203 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Bidanal 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 Bidanal

According to the 2011 Census, Bidanal village had a total population of 868 people, including 436 males and 432 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.74%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 52.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidanal

Bidanal 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 Bidanal

Public transport in the Bidanal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Benl, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Bidanal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Bidanal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidanal

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

Health Facilities in Bidanal

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

FAQs about Bidanal