Gejjegondanahalli - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Gejjegondanahalli is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Tarikere and around 60 km from Chikmagalur. Attimogge serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gejjegondanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gejjegondanahalli is 609277. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.94 hectares and falls under the 577547 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gejjegondanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gejjegondanahalli village had a total population of 835 people, including 418 males and 417 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.43%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 74.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population835418417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653431
Scheduled Castes (SC)230118112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462323
Literate Population627340287
Illiterate Population20878130

Nearby Villages of Gejjegondanahalli

Gejjegondanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HanneSouth-West1.25 km
HosahalliNorth-East1.75 km
ThippagondanahalliSouth-West2.75 km
AttimoggeSouth3.05 km
NaranapuraNorth-East3.09 km
HirekanvangalaNorth3.15 km
JavoorNorth-East3.30 km
KallasettihalliSouth-West3.79 km
JaldihalliNorth-West3.82 km
ChikkanvangalaNorth4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gejjegondanahalli

Gejjegondanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Gejjegondanahalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Gejjegondanahalli is about 60 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 Gejjegondanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gejjegondanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gejjegondanahalli

Where is Gejjegondanahalli located?

Gejjegondanahalli village is located in Ajjampura Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gejjegondanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gejjegondanahalli is Attimogge.

What is the pincode of Gejjegondanahalli?

The pincode of Gejjegondanahalli is 577547.

What is the population of Gejjegondanahalli?

Gejjegondanahalli had a total population of 835, including 418 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Gejjegondanahalli?

Gejjegondanahalli had 212 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gejjegondanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gejjegondanahalli was 81.43%. Male literacy was 88.54% and female literacy was 74.35%.