Jogihatti - Challakere, Chitradurga

Jogihatti is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gowdagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jogihatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jogihatti is 605244. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.59 hectares and falls under the 577536 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Jogihatti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Jogihatti

As per Census 2011, Jogihatti village has a total population of 2,501 people, consisting of 1,280 males and 1,221 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,308 literate and 1,193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5011,2801,221
Child Population (0–6 yrs)324183141
Scheduled Castes (SC)397209188
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population1,308760548
Illiterate Population1,193520673

Nearby Villages of Jogihatti

Jogihatti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhairanayakanahattiSouth1.99 km
MallaurahattiEast2.59 km
SalahalliNorth2.60 km
SiddihalliWest2.86 km
BheemagondanahalliSouth-East3.03 km
HalehalliNorth-West3.07 km
GowdagereEast3.46 km
KamandalagondiNorth-East4.08 km
MusturSouth-West4.73 km
KavalanahalliEast4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jogihatti

Public transport in the Jogihatti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Jogihatti is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Jogihatti is about 32 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 Jogihatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jogihatti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jogihatti

Where is Jogihatti located?

Jogihatti village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jogihatti?

The Gram Panchayat of Jogihatti is Gowdagere.

What is the pincode of Jogihatti?

The pincode of Jogihatti is 577536.

What is the population of Jogihatti?

Jogihatti has a total population of 2,501, including 1,280 males and 1,221 females.

How many households are there in Jogihatti?

There are 514 households in Jogihatti.

What is the literacy rate in Jogihatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jogihatti is 52.30%. Male literacy is 59.38% and female literacy is 44.88%.