Jakkali - Channagiri, Davanagere

Jakkali is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Somlapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakkali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakkali is 606984. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.73 hectares and falls under the 577218 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jakkali

As per Census 2011, Jakkali village has a total population of 468 people, consisting of 240 males and 228 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population468240228
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442024
Scheduled Castes (SC)241311
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542727
Literate Population331187144
Illiterate Population1375384

Nearby Villages of Jakkali

Jakkali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChannapuraEast1.79 km
SomlapuraNorth-West2.02 km
HallimallapuraNorth2.76 km
ChikkudaSouth-East2.86 km
AvalaghattaNorth-East3.00 km
KerebilachiWest3.43 km
KagathurSouth-West4.13 km
KondadahalliSouth-East4.18 km
ChikkakogalurNorth-East4.27 km
KudligereNorth4.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jakkali

Jakkali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Jakkali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Jakkali is about 40 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 Jakkali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jakkali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jakkali

Where is Jakkali located?

Jakkali village is located in Channagiri Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jakkali?

The Gram Panchayat of Jakkali is Somlapura.

What is the pincode of Jakkali?

The pincode of Jakkali is 577218.

What is the population of Jakkali?

Jakkali has a total population of 468, including 240 males and 228 females.

How many households are there in Jakkali?

There are 109 households in Jakkali.

What is the literacy rate in Jakkali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jakkali is 70.73%. Male literacy is 77.92% and female literacy is 63.16%.