Jigalur - Kundgol, Dharwad

Jigalur is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Ramanakoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigalur is 602543. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.53 hectares and falls under the 580024 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jigalur

As per Census 2011, Jigalur village has a total population of 1,044 people, consisting of 554 males and 490 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 711 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigalur

Jigalur 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 Jigalur

Jigalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saunshi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Jigalur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Jigalur 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 Jigalur

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

Health Facilities in Jigalur

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

FAQs about Jigalur