Katavvanahalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Katavvanahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Neralagunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katavvanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katavvanahalli is 605273. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.34 hectares and falls under the 577536 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Katavvanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Katavvanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Katavvanahalli village had a total population of 741 people, including 376 males and 365 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.35%, with male literacy at 81.49% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 661.

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

Nearby Villages of Katavvanahalli

Katavvanahalli 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 Katavvanahalli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Katavvanahalli. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Katavvanahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Katavvanahalli 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 Katavvanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Katavvanahalli

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

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