Gijiganahalli - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Gijiganahalli is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Muttakapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gijiganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gijiganahalli is 621695. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.11 hectares and falls under the 563138 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gijiganahalli

As per Census 2011, Gijiganahalli village has a total population of 243 people, consisting of 115 males and 128 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,113 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 102 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population243115128
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542727
Scheduled Castes (SC)1215764
Literate Population1025646
Illiterate Population1415982

Nearby Villages of Gijiganahalli

Gijiganahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KallukunteSouth-East1.36 km
GopalapuraNorth1.37 km
ChokkanapalliNorth-West1.60 km
ThinnalliWest1.78 km
HogalagereSouth-West2.36 km
VeerthimmanahalliNorth-East2.53 km
NernahalliEast3.05 km
Dasara ThimmanahalliNorth3.22 km
KornalliNorth-East3.24 km
ImarakunteNorth-West3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gijiganahalli

Gijiganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Gijiganahalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gijiganahalli is about 39 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 Gijiganahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gijiganahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gijiganahalli

Where is Gijiganahalli located?

Gijiganahalli village is located in Srinivaspur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gijiganahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gijiganahalli is Muttakapali.

What is the pincode of Gijiganahalli?

The pincode of Gijiganahalli is 563138.

What is the population of Gijiganahalli?

Gijiganahalli has a total population of 243, including 115 males and 128 females.

How many households are there in Gijiganahalli?

There are 52 households in Gijiganahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gijiganahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gijiganahalli is 41.98%. Male literacy is 48.70% and female literacy is 35.94%.