Jagatkal - Arakera, Raichur

Jagatkal is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Devadurga and around 40 km from Raichur. Jagirajadaladinni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagatkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagatkal is 600714. The village covers a total geographical area of 1167.24 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jagatkal

As per Census 2011, Jagatkal village has a total population of 1,519 people, consisting of 768 males and 751 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 931 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 311 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagatkal

Jagatkal 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 Jagatkal

Jagatkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raichur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Jagatkal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Jagatkal is about 40 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 Jagatkal

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

Health Facilities in Jagatkal

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

FAQs about Jagatkal