Joga - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Joga is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Honnali and around 78 km from Davanagere. Chinnikatte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joga is 606717. The village covers a total geographical area of 724.26 hectares and falls under the 577225 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Joga

According to the 2011 Census, Joga village had a total population of 2,398 people, including 1,227 males and 1,171 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.13%, with male literacy at 76.44% and female literacy at 67.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 937, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Joga

Joga 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 Joga

Joga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bayaluvaddigeri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Joga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Joga is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joga

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

Health Facilities in Joga

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

FAQs about Joga