Jeeral - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Jeeral is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Gangawati and around 75 km from Koppal. Jiral serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jeeral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeeral is 601674. The village covers a total geographical area of 641.27 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jeeral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Jeeral

According to the 2011 Census, Jeeral village had a total population of 2,075 people, including 1,036 males and 1,039 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.84%, with male literacy at 66.51% and female literacy at 47.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 616, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 497.

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

Nearby Villages of Jeeral

Jeeral 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 Jeeral

Jeeral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Jeeral is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Jeeral is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jeeral

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

Health Facilities in Jeeral

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

FAQs about Jeeral