Gajiga - Bangarapet, Kolar

Gajiga is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. A.jothena Halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajiga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajiga is 622546. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.94 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gajiga

According to the 2011 Census, Gajiga village had a total population of 899 people, including 466 males and 433 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.08%, with male literacy at 74.94% and female literacy at 58.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajiga

Gajiga 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 Gajiga

Gajiga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Varadapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Gajiga is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gajiga is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajiga

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

Health Facilities in Gajiga

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

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