Gijaga

Gijaga is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Heggodu is the gram panchayat of Gijaga village.

Here you can discover what makes Gijaga unique in its vibrant Sagar-Shimoga region. You’ll see Gijaga’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 Gijaga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gijaga is 607247. The village spans a total geographical area of 367.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577417. Sagar is nearest town to Gijaga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gijaga 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 Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gijaga

Population of Gijaga

According to the 2011 Census, Gijaga has a total population of about 96, with approximately 52 males and 44 females. The sex ratio is around 846 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 17 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 14 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 14. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.58%, with male literacy at about 69.23% and female literacy near 59.09%. There are around 18 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gijaga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gijaga

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

Nearby Villages of Gijaga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gijaga