Ganjigatti - Shiggaon, Haveri

Ganjigatti is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hiremallur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganjigatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjigatti is 603930. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.74 hectares and falls under the 581205 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Ganjigatti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Ganjigatti

According to the 2011 Census, Ganjigatti village had a total population of 1,609 people, including 835 males and 774 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.02%, with male literacy at 91.83% and female literacy at 77.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganjigatti

Ganjigatti 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 Ganjigatti

Ganjigatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Ganjigatti is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Ganjigatti is about 33 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 Ganjigatti

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

Health Facilities in Ganjigatti

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

FAQs about Ganjigatti