Janthikolalu - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Janthikolalu is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Devigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janthikolalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janthikolalu is 605835. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.06 hectares and falls under the 577554 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Janthikolalu

According to the 2011 Census, Janthikolalu village had a total population of 663 people, including 328 males and 335 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.54%, with male literacy at 89.35% and female literacy at 73.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213.

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

Nearby Villages of Janthikolalu

Janthikolalu 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 Janthikolalu

Janthikolalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Janthikolalu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Janthikolalu is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janthikolalu

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

Health Facilities in Janthikolalu

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

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