Jekenakatti - Savanur, Haveri

Jekenakatti is a village situated in the Savanur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Savanur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Mantrodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jekenakatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jekenakatti is 603971. The village covers a total geographical area of 901.8 hectares and falls under the 581126 pincode. Savanur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jekenakatti

As per Census 2011, Jekenakatti village has a total population of 1,306 people, consisting of 682 males and 624 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 961 literate and 345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jekenakatti

Jekenakatti 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 Jekenakatti

Jekenakatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Savanur to Jekenakatti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Jekenakatti 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 Jekenakatti

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

Health Facilities in Jekenakatti

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

FAQs about Jekenakatti