Baada, Shiggaon

Baada
Bad
village
Nickname: 
kanaka(valmiki)
Baada
Location in Karnataka, India
Baada
Baada (India)
Coordinates: 14°57′0.96″N 75°13′8.59″E / 14.9502667°N 75.2190528°E / 14.9502667; 75.2190528
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictHaveri district
TalukShiggaon
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
1,670
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code08378
Vehicle registrationKA 27

Baada also known as "Baad" is a village in the Shiggaon taluk of Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the birthplace of Sri Kanaka Dasaru. It is located near the Bankapura fort.

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census, Bada had a population of 1,670 with 850 males and 820 females and 292 Households.[1]

Transport

Baada is southwest of District headquarters Haveri and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Taluka headquarter Shiggaon. Both towns are connected by road and train.

History

Baada is the birthplace of one of the Hindu saints Kanaka Dasa

Recent developments

In December 2022, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited Baada during his Janata Darshan tour, promising development funds for the village.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Census of India: View Population Details". Censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai promises Rs 1 crore for each village he visits for Janata Darshan". The Times of India. 18 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 January 2025.