Jalihal - Badami, Bagalkote

Jalihal is a village situated in the Badami taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Badami and around 48 km from Bagalkot. Jalihal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalihal is 598767. The village covers a total geographical area of 1462.96 hectares and falls under the 587114 pincode. Badami is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jalihal

According to the 2011 Census, Jalihal village had a total population of 5,917 people, including 2,989 males and 2,928 females, living in 1,160 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.79%, with male literacy at 83.63% and female literacy at 57.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,572, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalihal

Jalihal 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 Jalihal

Jalihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Virapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badami to Jalihal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Jalihal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalihal

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

Health Facilities in Jalihal

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

FAQs about Jalihal