Jalihal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Jalihal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Shiragumpi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalihal is 601474. The village covers a total geographical area of 721.06 hectares and falls under the 583278 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jalihal

As per Census 2011, Jalihal village has a total population of 1,022 people, consisting of 509 males and 513 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 620 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalihal

Jalihal 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 Jalihal

Jalihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Jalihal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Jalihal is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalihal

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

Health Facilities in Jalihal

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

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