Nidaghatta - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Nidaghatta is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Kadur and around 45 km from Chikmagalur. Nidghatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidaghatta is 609646. The village covers a total geographical area of 824.7 hectares and falls under the 577548 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Nidaghatta

As per Census 2011, Nidaghatta village has a total population of 3,821 people, consisting of 1,924 males and 1,897 females. The village has 1,009 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,541 literate and 1,280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nidaghatta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nidaghatta

Nidaghatta 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 Nidaghatta

Nidaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Nidaghatta is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Nidaghatta is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nidaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Nidaghatta

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

FAQs about Nidaghatta