Padigatte - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Padigatte is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Adanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padigatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padigatte is 605729. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.14 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Padigatte village had a total population of 1,019 people, including 540 males and 479 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.98%, with male literacy at 86.40% and female literacy at 58.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Padigatte

Padigatte 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 Padigatte

Padigatte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikjajur Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Padigatte is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Padigatte is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padigatte

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

Health Facilities in Padigatte

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

FAQs about Padigatte