Karlagatta - Santhipuram, Chittoor

Karlagatta is a village situated in the Santhipuram mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhipuram and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Karlagatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlagatta is 596829. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 517423 pincode. Kolar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Karlagatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karlagatta

As per Census 2011, Karlagatta village has a total population of 1,723 people, consisting of 864 males and 859 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 748 literate and 975 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlagatta

Karlagatta 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 Karlagatta

Karlagatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudupulli, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolar(karnataka) to Karlagatta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Karlagatta is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karlagatta

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

Health Facilities in Karlagatta

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

FAQs about Karlagatta