Kagathi - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Kagathi is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kagathi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kagathi is 624643. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.51 hectares and falls under the 563146 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kagathi

According to the 2011 Census, Kagathi village had a total population of 627 people, including 315 males and 312 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.39%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 72.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Kagathi

Kagathi 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 Kagathi

Kagathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Kagathi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Kagathi is about 41 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 Kagathi

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

Health Facilities in Kagathi

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

FAQs about Kagathi