Kaggalakatte - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Kaggalakatte is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kanchipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaggalakatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaggalakatte is 606036. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.35 hectares and falls under the 577533 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kaggalakatte 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 Kaggalakatte

According to the 2011 Census, Kaggalakatte village had a total population of 856 people, including 432 males and 424 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.68%, with male literacy at 75.34% and female literacy at 53.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaggalakatte

Kaggalakatte 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 Kaggalakatte

Public transport in the Kaggalakatte is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Kaggalakatte is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kaggalakatte is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaggalakatte

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

Health Facilities in Kaggalakatte

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

FAQs about Kaggalakatte