Katakol - Ramdurg, Belagavi

Katakol is a village situated in the Ramdurg taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Ramdurg and around 80 km from Belgaum. Katakol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katakol is 598361. The village covers a total geographical area of 5783.92 hectares and falls under the 591114 pincode. Ramdurg is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Katakol

According to the 2011 Census, Katakol village had a total population of 12,782 people, including 6,331 males and 6,451 females, living in 2,420 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.35%, with male literacy at 78.40% and female literacy at 60.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Katakol

Katakol 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 Katakol

Katakol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokak Road, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramdurg to Katakol is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Katakol is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katakol

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

Health Facilities in Katakol

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

FAQs about Katakol