Jigala - Anekal, Bengaluru Urban

Jigala is a village situated in the Anekal taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Anekal and around 31 km from Bangalore. Bidaraguppe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigala is 613287. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.16 hectares. Anekal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jigala

According to the 2011 Census, Jigala village had a total population of 1,384 people, including 714 males and 670 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.07%, with male literacy at 83.62% and female literacy at 64.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigala

Jigala 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 Jigala

Jigala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Heelalige, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anekal to Jigala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Jigala is about 31 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 Jigala

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

Health Facilities in Jigala

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

FAQs about Jigala