Hemwadgi - Shorapur, Yadgir

Hemwadgi is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Sugooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hemwadgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hemwadgi is 621073. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.2 hectares and falls under the 585224 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Hemwadgi

According to the 2011 Census, Hemwadgi village had a total population of 937 people, including 454 males and 483 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.84%, with male literacy at 70.33% and female literacy at 44.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Hemwadgi

Hemwadgi 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 Hemwadgi

Public transport in the Hemwadgi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lingiri, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Hemwadgi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Hemwadgi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hemwadgi

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

Health Facilities in Hemwadgi

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

FAQs about Hemwadgi