Guthikatte - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Guthikatte is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Devigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guthikatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guthikatte is 605834. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.99 hectares and falls under the 577554 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Guthikatte

According to the 2011 Census, Guthikatte village had a total population of 1,342 people, including 693 males and 649 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.43%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 540, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Guthikatte

Guthikatte 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 Guthikatte

Guthikatte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Guthikatte is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Guthikatte is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guthikatte

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

Health Facilities in Guthikatte

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

FAQs about Guthikatte