Jigalur - Ron, Gadag

Jigalur is a village situated in the Ron taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ron and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hosalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigalur is 601949. The village covers a total geographical area of 1472.57 hectares and falls under the 582209 pincode. Ron is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Ron Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jigalur

According to the 2011 Census, Jigalur village had a total population of 2,113 people, including 1,056 males and 1,057 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.21%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 61.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ron to Jigalur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Jigalur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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