Jeerigepete - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Jeerigepete is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Mudagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jeerigepete village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeerigepete is 623207. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.31 hectares and falls under the 561210 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jeerigepete

According to the 2011 Census, Jeerigepete village had a total population of 482 people, including 232 males and 250 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.20%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 53.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Jeerigepete

Jeerigepete 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 Jeerigepete

Jeerigepete is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gauribidanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Jeerigepete is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Jeerigepete is about 38 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 Jeerigepete

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

Health Facilities in Jeerigepete

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

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