Baada, Shiggaon

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.

Transport

Baada is southwest of District headquarters Haveri and 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.