Katenahalli - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Katenahalli is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Somenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katenahalli is 623750. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.18 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Gudibanda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Katenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Katenahalli village had a total population of 574 people, including 276 males and 298 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 80.42% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Katenahalli

Katenahalli 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 Katenahalli

Katenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Heggere Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudibanda to Katenahalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Katenahalli is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Katenahalli

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

FAQs about Katenahalli