Jantapur

Jantapur is a village located in Lingsugur taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Lingsugur (tehsildar office) and 116km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Bannigol is the gram panchayat of Jantapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Jantapur unique in its vibrant Lingsugur-Raichur region. You’ll see Jantapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jantapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jantapur is 600368. The village spans a total geographical area of 1423.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584125. Mudgal is nearest town to Jantapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jantapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lingsugur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jantapur

Population of Jantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jantapur has a total population of about 1,150, with approximately 562 males and 588 females. The sex ratio is around 1046 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 141 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 262 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.17%, with male literacy at about 47.15% and female literacy near 33.50%. There are around 205 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jantapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jantapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jantapur. As per the 2011 stats, Jantapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jantapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Jantapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jantapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jantapur