Jayapura - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Jayapura is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Koppa and around 62 km from Chikmagalur. Jayapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayapura is 609024. The village covers a total geographical area of 1298.76 hectares and falls under the 577123 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Jayapura

According to the 2011 Census, Jayapura village had a total population of 3,454 people, including 1,687 males and 1,767 females, living in 917 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.54%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 75.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 798, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Jayapura

Jayapura 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 Jayapura

Jayapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadakola, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Jayapura is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Jayapura is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jayapura

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

Health Facilities in Jayapura

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

FAQs about Jayapura