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

As per Census 2011, Jeerigepete village has a total population of 482 people, consisting of 232 males and 250 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jeerigepete are given below:

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:

FAQs about Jeerigepete