Katagali - Khanapur, Belagavi

Katagali is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Khanapur and around 15 km from Belgaum. Nagurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katagali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katagali is 597841. The village covers a total geographical area of 1061.7 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Katagali

According to the 2011 Census, Katagali village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 519 males and 512 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.59%, with male literacy at 76.65% and female literacy at 56.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

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

Nearby Villages of Katagali

Katagali 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 Katagali

Katagali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Idalhond, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Katagali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Katagali is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katagali

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

Health Facilities in Katagali

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

FAQs about Katagali