Junjanbail - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Junjanbail is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Tambur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junjanbail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junjanbail is 602486. The village covers a total geographical area of 611.09 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Junjanbail

As per Census 2011, Junjanbail village has a total population of 1,287 people, consisting of 687 males and 600 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 736 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,287687600
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20010694
Scheduled Castes (SC)301156145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population736474262
Illiterate Population551213338

Nearby Villages of Junjanbail

Junjanbail 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)
DevikoppaNorth-East2.43 km
TamburSouth-East2.45 km
SinganahalliEast3.50 km
MasalikattiNorth-West3.62 km
SangatikoppaSouth-West4.21 km
ShiddanabhaviSouth-East4.67 km
GalaginakattiNorth-East5.16 km
AladakattiEast5.28 km
HulaginakoppaSouth5.56 km
SulikattiNorth-West5.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Junjanbail

Junjanbail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hubli Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Junjanbail is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Junjanbail is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junjanbail

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

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

Health Facilities in Junjanbail

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Junjanbail

Where is Junjanbail located?

Junjanbail village is located in Kalghatgi Taluka, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Junjanbail?

The Gram Panchayat of Junjanbail is Tambur.

What is the pincode of Junjanbail?

The pincode of Junjanbail is 581204.

What is the population of Junjanbail?

Junjanbail has a total population of 1,287, including 687 males and 600 females.

How many households are there in Junjanbail?

There are 232 households in Junjanbail.

What is the literacy rate in Junjanbail?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Junjanbail is 57.19%. Male literacy is 69.00% and female literacy is 43.67%.