Katrikenahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Katrikenahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kunikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katrikenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katrikenahalli is 606143. The village covers a total geographical area of 1123.74 hectares and falls under the 577598 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Katrikenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Katrikenahalli village had a total population of 786 people, including 417 males and 369 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.73%, with male literacy at 85.37% and female literacy at 68.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Katrikenahalli

Katrikenahalli 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 Katrikenahalli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katrikenahalli. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Katrikenahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Katrikenahalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katrikenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Katrikenahalli

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

FAQs about Katrikenahalli