Jalige - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Jalige is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Devanahalli and around 35 km from Bangalore Rural. Jalige village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalige is 625294. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.71 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jalige village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devanahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jalige

According to the 2011 Census, Jalige village had a total population of 1,301 people, including 675 males and 626 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 81.59% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalige

Jalige 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 Jalige

Jalige is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajankunti, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Jalige is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Jalige is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalige

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

Health Facilities in Jalige

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

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