Ganjigatte - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Ganjigatte is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Andanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganjigatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjigatte is 605625. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.52 hectares and falls under the 577518 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Ganjigatte

As per Census 2011, Ganjigatte village has a total population of 1,053 people, consisting of 512 males and 541 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 681 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 506 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganjigatte

Ganjigatte 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 Ganjigatte

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ganjigatte. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Ganjigatte is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Ganjigatte is about 57 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 Ganjigatte

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

Health Facilities in Ganjigatte

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

FAQs about Ganjigatte