Chikka Jantkal - Gangawati, Koppal

Chikka Jantkal is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Chikkajanthakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikka Jantkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikka Jantkal is 601656. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.16 hectares and falls under the 583227 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Chikka Jantkal

According to the 2011 Census, Chikka Jantkal village had a total population of 3,761 people, including 1,800 males and 1,961 females, living in 753 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.35%, with male literacy at 67.85% and female literacy at 48.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 420.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikka Jantkal

Chikka Jantkal 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 Chikka Jantkal

Chikka Jantkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bayaluvaddigeri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Chikka Jantkal is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Chikka Jantkal is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikka Jantkal

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

Health Facilities in Chikka Jantkal

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

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