Hanumanakatte - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Hanumanakatte is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chithrahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanumanakatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanumanakatte is 605717. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.02 hectares and falls under the 577557 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Hanumanakatte 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 Hanumanakatte

According to the 2011 Census, Hanumanakatte village had a total population of 268 people, including 146 males and 122 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 80.14% and female literacy at 64.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population268146122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055
Scheduled Castes (SC)643331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population18911376
Illiterate Population793346

Nearby Villages of Hanumanakatte

Hanumanakatte 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KannenahalliNorth-East1.60 km
KashipuraNorth-East1.90 km
KeshavapuraNorth-West2.22 km
KondapuraSouth-East2.36 km
BasavapuraNorth2.53 km
GowripuraEast2.71 km
AmruthapuraEast2.79 km
AralikereSouth-East2.91 km
GaragaSouth-West2.98 km
ArasanaghattaSouth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanumanakatte

Hanumanakatte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkandawadi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Hanumanakatte is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Hanumanakatte is about 23 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 Hanumanakatte

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hanumanakatte

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hanumanakatte

Where is Hanumanakatte located?

Hanumanakatte village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hanumanakatte?

The Gram Panchayat of Hanumanakatte is Chithrahalli.

What is the pincode of Hanumanakatte?

The pincode of Hanumanakatte is 577557.

What is the population of Hanumanakatte?

Hanumanakatte had a total population of 268, including 146 males and 122 females.

How many households are there in Hanumanakatte?

Hanumanakatte had 64 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hanumanakatte?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanumanakatte was 73.26%. Male literacy was 80.14% and female literacy was 64.96%.