Jigenehalli - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Jigenehalli is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Kadur and around 34 km from Chikmagalur. Jiganehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigenehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigenehalli is 609544. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.25 hectares and falls under the 577548 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jigenehalli

As per Census 2011, Jigenehalli village has a total population of 2,001 people, consisting of 1,029 males and 972 females. The village has 477 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,242 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigenehalli

Jigenehalli 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 Jigenehalli

Jigenehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bisalehalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Jigenehalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Jigenehalli is about 34 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 Jigenehalli

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

Health Facilities in Jigenehalli

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

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