Katarki - Bilgi, Bagalkote

Katarki is a village situated in the Bilgi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Mudhol and around 42 km from Bagalkot. Kataraki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katarki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katarki is 598512. The village covers a total geographical area of 1092.03 hectares and falls under the 587204 pincode. Mudhol is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Katarki

According to the 2011 Census, Katarki village had a total population of 3,120 people, including 1,538 males and 1,582 females, living in 645 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.85%, with male literacy at 77.90% and female literacy at 54.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 497, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Katarki

Katarki 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 Katarki

Katarki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagalkot, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudhol to Katarki is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Katarki is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katarki

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

Health Facilities in Katarki

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

FAQs about Katarki