Gijikatte - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Gijikatte is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 46 km from Tarikere and around 88 km from Chikmagalur. Kallenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gijikatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gijikatte is 609251. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.13 hectares and falls under the 577549 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Gijikatte 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 Gijikatte

According to the 2011 Census, Gijikatte village had a total population of 350 people, including 177 males and 173 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.42%, with male literacy at 91.46% and female literacy at 81.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Gijikatte

Gijikatte 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 Gijikatte

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gijikatte. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Gijikatte is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Gijikatte is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gijikatte

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

Health Facilities in Gijikatte

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

FAQs about Gijikatte