Jamballi - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Jamballi is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Hosanagara and around 45 km from Shimoga. Heddharipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamballi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamballi is 607999. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.88 hectares and falls under the 577436 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Jamballi

According to the 2011 Census, Jamballi village had a total population of 538 people, including 261 males and 277 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.59%, with male literacy at 74.21% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamballi

Jamballi 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 Jamballi

Jamballi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Jamballi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Jamballi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamballi

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

Health Facilities in Jamballi

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

FAQs about Jamballi