Gajiga

Gajiga is a village located in Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Bangarpet (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Kolar. As per 2009 stats, A Jothena Halli is the gram panchayat of Gajiga village.

Here you can discover what makes Gajiga unique in its vibrant Bangarapet-Kolar region. You’ll see Gajiga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gajiga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gajiga is 622546. The village spans a total geographical area of 413.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 563114. Bangarpet is nearest town to Gajiga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gajiga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bangarapet Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gajiga

Population of Gajiga

According to the 2011 Census, Gajiga has a total population of about 899, with approximately 466 males and 433 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 97 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 493 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.84%, with male literacy at about 68.03% and female literacy near 51.04%. There are around 169 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gajiga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gajiga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gajiga. As per the 2011 stats, Gajiga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gajiga

Knowing the nearby villages of Gajiga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gajiga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gajiga