Katamdevarakote Village - Challakere, Chitradurga

Katamdevarakote is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Renukapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katamdevarakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katamdevarakote is 605315. The village covers a total geographical area of 1581.01 hectares and falls under the 577537 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Katamdevarakote

As per Census 2011, Katamdevarakote village has a total population of 1,794 people, consisting of 904 males and 890 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,030 literate and 764 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 832 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katamdevarakote

Katamdevarakote 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 Katamdevarakote

Katamdevarakote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Katamdevarakote is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Katamdevarakote is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katamdevarakote

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

Health Facilities in Katamdevarakote

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

FAQs about Katamdevarakote