Banjigere - Challakere, Chitradurga

Banjigere is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Bedareddihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjigere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjigere is 605291. The village covers a total geographical area of 905.83 hectares and falls under the 577543 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Banjigere

According to the 2011 Census, Banjigere village had a total population of 1,770 people, including 884 males and 886 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.57%, with male literacy at 72.96% and female literacy at 52.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjigere

Banjigere 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 Banjigere

Banjigere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Banjigere is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Banjigere is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjigere

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

Health Facilities in Banjigere

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

FAQs about Banjigere