Junjaragunte - Challakere, Chitradurga

Junjaragunte is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chowlur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junjaragunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junjaragunte is 605386. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.42 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Junjaragunte 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 Junjaragunte

According to the 2011 Census, Junjaragunte village had a total population of 1,412 people, including 722 males and 690 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.27%, with male literacy at 75.96% and female literacy at 56.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 497, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Junjaragunte

Junjaragunte 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 Junjaragunte

Junjaragunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Junjaragunte is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Junjaragunte is about 58 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 Junjaragunte

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

Health Facilities in Junjaragunte

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

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