Janagere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Janagere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Kunigal and around 44 km from Tumkur. Madikehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janagere is 612525. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.31 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Janagere

According to the 2011 Census, Janagere village had a total population of 702 people, including 344 males and 358 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.21%, with male literacy at 79.56% and female literacy at 51.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population702344358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)612635
Scheduled Castes (SC)642836
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Literate Population418253165
Illiterate Population28491193

Nearby Villages of Janagere

Janagere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NagalapuraSouth-West1.77 km
MadikehalliSouth1.90 km
KodihalliEast1.93 km
Rangaswamy Bettada KavalWest2.30 km
Kothagere AmanikereSouth-East2.33 km
RayagonahalliNorth-West2.46 km
VanigereNorth2.77 km
MenasinahalliSouth2.98 km
HonnenahalliEast3.36 km
BaktharahalliNorth-East3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Janagere

Janagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Janagere is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Janagere is about 44 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 Janagere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Janagere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Janagere

Where is Janagere located?

Janagere village is located in Kunigal Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Janagere?

The Gram Panchayat of Janagere is Madikehalli.

What is the pincode of Janagere?

The pincode of Janagere is 572130.

What is the population of Janagere?

Janagere had a total population of 702, including 344 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Janagere?

Janagere had 176 households.

What is the literacy rate in Janagere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Janagere was 65.21%. Male literacy was 79.56% and female literacy was 51.08%.