Mathigatta - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Mathigatta is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Kadur and around 52 km from Chikmagalur. Mathigatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathigatta is 609548. The village covers a total geographical area of 889.34 hectares and falls under the 577548 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mathigatta

According to the 2011 Census, Mathigatta village had a total population of 2,210 people, including 1,051 males and 1,159 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 65.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 825, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathigatta

Mathigatta 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 Mathigatta

Public transport in the Mathigatta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devanur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Mathigatta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Mathigatta is about 52 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 Mathigatta

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

Health Facilities in Mathigatta

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

FAQs about Mathigatta