Jeni Village - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Jeni is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Hosanagara and around 75 km from Shimoga. Jeni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeni is 607883. The village covers a total geographical area of 733.47 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jeni

As per Census 2011, Jeni village has a total population of 609 people, consisting of 306 males and 303 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jeni are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jeni

Jeni 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 Jeni

Jeni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Jeni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Jeni is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jeni

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

Health Facilities in Jeni

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

FAQs about Jeni