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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Gijikatte village has a total population of 350 people, consisting of 177 males and 173 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 70 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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