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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jigalur village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 554 males and 490 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.53%, with male literacy at 86.35% and female literacy at 65.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

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:

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