Jakkankatti - Shiggaon, Haveri

Jakkankatti is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Konanakeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakkankatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakkankatti is 603933. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.77 hectares and falls under the 581193 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Jakkankatti 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 Jakkankatti

As per Census 2011, Jakkankatti village has a total population of 931 people, consisting of 490 males and 441 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 746 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakkankatti

Jakkankatti 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 Jakkankatti

Jakkankatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Jakkankatti

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

FAQs about Jakkankatti