Echaghatta - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Echaghatta is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chithrahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Echaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Echaghatta is 605772. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.36 hectares and falls under the 577557 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Echaghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Echaghatta village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 593 males and 623 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 86.39% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Echaghatta

Echaghatta 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 Echaghatta

Echaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amritapura, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Echaghatta is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Echaghatta is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Echaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Echaghatta

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

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