Jambalamalki - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Jambalamalki is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. J.b.halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jambalamalki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambalamalki is 605167. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.12 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Jambalamalki 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 Jambalamalki

According to the 2011 Census, Jambalamalki village had a total population of 525 people, including 275 males and 250 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.32%, with male literacy at 73.95% and female literacy at 51.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Jambalamalki

Jambalamalki 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 Jambalamalki

Jambalamalki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Jambalamalki is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Jambalamalki is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jambalamalki

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

Health Facilities in Jambalamalki

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

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