Attigatta - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Attigatta is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Tarikere and around 68 km from Chikmagalur. Chikkanavangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Attigatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Attigatta is 609241. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.34 hectares and falls under the 577145 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Attigatta

According to the 2011 Census, Attigatta village had a total population of 410 people, including 214 males and 196 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.56%, with male literacy at 74.05% and female literacy at 54.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Attigatta

Attigatta 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 Attigatta

Attigatta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Attigatta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Attigatta is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Attigatta

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

Health Facilities in Attigatta

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

FAQs about Attigatta