Jajur - Challakere, Chitradurga

Jajur is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Jajur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jajur is 605376. The village covers a total geographical area of 1528.03 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jajur

According to the 2011 Census, Jajur village had a total population of 4,674 people, including 2,333 males and 2,341 females, living in 975 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 73.31% and female literacy at 54.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 698, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,545.

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

Nearby Villages of Jajur

Jajur 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 Jajur

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Jajur. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Jajur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Jajur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jajur

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

Health Facilities in Jajur

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

FAQs about Jajur