Jakabal - Savadatti, Belagavi

Jakabal is a village situated in the Savadatti taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Parasgad and around 90 km from Belgaum. Teggihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakabal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakabal is 598258. The village covers a total geographical area of 807.46 hectares and falls under the 591117 pincode. Soundatti is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Jakabal

According to the 2011 Census, Jakabal village had a total population of 2,370 people, including 1,177 males and 1,193 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.01%, with male literacy at 65.17% and female literacy at 40.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakabal

Jakabal 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 Jakabal

Jakabal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suladhal, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soundatti to Jakabal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Jakabal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakabal

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

Health Facilities in Jakabal

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

FAQs about Jakabal