Meenigarahalli - Jagalur, Davanagere

Meenigarahalli is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Devikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meenigarahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meenigarahalli is 606438. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.28 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Meenigarahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Meenigarahalli village had a total population of 586 people, including 309 males and 277 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.81%, with male literacy at 85.56% and female literacy at 64.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Meenigarahalli

Meenigarahalli 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 Meenigarahalli

Meenigarahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Meenigarahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Meenigarahalli is about 30 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 Meenigarahalli

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

Health Facilities in Meenigarahalli

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

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