Jukur - Manvi, Raichur

Jukur is a village situated in the Manvi taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manvi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Gorkal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jukur is 601015. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.88 hectares and falls under the 584202 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Jukur

According to the 2011 Census, Jukur village had a total population of 1,152 people, including 611 males and 541 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.05%, with male literacy at 65.77% and female literacy at 41.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 380, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Jukur

Jukur 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 Jukur

Jukur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manthralayam Rd, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Jukur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Jukur 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 Jukur

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

Health Facilities in Jukur

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

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