Konaghatta - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Konaghatta is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Dod Ballapur and around 48 km from Bangalore Rural. Konaghatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konaghatta is 625090. The village covers a total geographical area of 726.9 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Konaghatta

As per Census 2011, Konaghatta village has a total population of 3,663 people, consisting of 1,872 males and 1,791 females. The village has 814 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,476 literate and 1,187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 711 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6631,8721,791
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341186155
Scheduled Castes (SC)711366345
Scheduled Tribes (ST)764036
Literate Population2,4761,3851,091
Illiterate Population1,187487700

Nearby Villages of Konaghatta

Konaghatta 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)
DasagondanahalliNorth1.71 km
SonnappanahalliSouth-West1.83 km
Rajaghatta AmanikereNorth-West2.12 km
ChapparadahalliEast2.21 km
ByradenahalliSouth-East2.22 km
NagadenahalliSouth2.29 km
K.g.govindapuraSouth-West2.32 km
DoddagollahalliSouth-East2.82 km
RajaghattaNorth-West2.88 km
Adinarayana HosahalliSouth2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Konaghatta

Konaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Konaghatta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Konaghatta is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konaghatta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Konaghatta

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

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

FAQs about Konaghatta

Where is Konaghatta located?

Konaghatta village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Konaghatta?

Konaghatta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the population of Konaghatta?

Konaghatta has a total population of 3,663, including 1,872 males and 1,791 females.

How many households are there in Konaghatta?

There are 814 households in Konaghatta.

What is the literacy rate in Konaghatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konaghatta is 67.59%. Male literacy is 73.99% and female literacy is 60.92%.