Gejjelagatta - Lingasugur, Raichur

Gejjelagatta is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Lingsugur and around 76 km from Raichur. Gejjalagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gejjelagatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gejjelagatta is 600487. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.39 hectares and falls under the 584115 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gejjelagatta

According to the 2011 Census, Gejjelagatta village had a total population of 2,127 people, including 1,029 males and 1,098 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.11%, with male literacy at 65.02% and female literacy at 42.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 444, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Gejjelagatta

Gejjelagatta 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 Gejjelagatta

Gejjelagatta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Matmari, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Gejjelagatta is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Gejjelagatta is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gejjelagatta

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

Health Facilities in Gejjelagatta

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

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