Jidga - Aland, Kalaburagi

Jidga is a village situated in the Aland taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Aland and around 84 km from Gulbarga. Jidaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jidga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jidga is 620029. The village covers a total geographical area of 1269.24 hectares and falls under the 585302 pincode. Aland is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jidga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aland Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jidga

According to the 2011 Census, Jidga village had a total population of 2,354 people, including 1,206 males and 1,148 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.33%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 53.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 574.

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

Nearby Villages of Jidga

Jidga 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 Jidga

Public transport in the Jidga is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kulali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aland to Jidga is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Jidga is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jidga

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

Health Facilities in Jidga

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

FAQs about Jidga