Jigeri - Gajendragad, Gadag

Jigeri is a village situated in the Gajendragad taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Ron and around 57 km from Gadag. Kuntoji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigeri is 601972. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.38 hectares and falls under the 582114 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jigeri

As per Census 2011, Jigeri village has a total population of 900 people, consisting of 454 males and 446 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigeri

Jigeri 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 Jigeri

Jigeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hole Alur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Jigeri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Jigeri is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigeri

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

Health Facilities in Jigeri

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

FAQs about Jigeri