Jakkahalli - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Jakkahalli is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Mangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakkahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakkahalli is 619595. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.72 hectares and falls under the 571126 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Jakkahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Jakkahalli village had a total population of 422 people, including 220 males and 202 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.95%, with male literacy at 55.94% and female literacy at 41.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakkahalli

Jakkahalli 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 Jakkahalli

Jakkahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Jakkahalli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Jakkahalli is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakkahalli

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

Health Facilities in Jakkahalli

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

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