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 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 Jogihatti

According to the 2011 Census, Jogihatti village had a total population of 2,501 people, including 1,280 males and 1,221 females, living in 514 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.08%, with male literacy at 69.28% and female literacy at 50.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jogihatti