Katanakallu - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Katanakallu is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Nakkalahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katanakallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katanakallu is 623293. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.95 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Katanakallu

According to the 2011 Census, Katanakallu village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 671 males and 625 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.91%, with male literacy at 76.20% and female literacy at 59.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Katanakallu

Katanakallu 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 Katanakallu

Katanakallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Katanakallu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Katanakallu is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katanakallu

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

Health Facilities in Katanakallu

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

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