Kagathur Village Overview
Kagathur is a village in Channagiri tehsil of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It lies about 11 km from Channagiri tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Davanagere district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kagathooru is the Gram Panchayat for Kagathur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kagathur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kagathur is 606973. The village covers a geographical area of 455.4 hectares and has a pincode of 577221. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Kagathur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Channagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Kagathur
Population & Demographics of Kagathur
This section provides population and demographic details of Kagathur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,950 | 980 | 970 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 185 | 93 | 92 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 323 | 149 | 174 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 280 | 151 | 129 |
| Literate Population | 1,424 | 769 | 655 |
| Illiterate Population | 526 | 211 | 315 |
Key population details of Kagathur village are given below:
- Kagathur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,950, including approximately 980 males and 970 females, with a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 323 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 280 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kagathur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.03%.
- There are around 456 households in Kagathur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kagathur
Transport facilities help residents of Kagathur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kagathur
The following villages are located close to Kagathur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kagathur
- Where is Kagathur located?
- Kagathur village is located in Channagiri Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kagathur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kagathur is Kagathooru (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kagathur?
- The pincode of Kagathur is 577221.
- What is the population of Kagathur?
- Kagathur has a total population of 1,950, including 980 males and 970 females.
- How many households are there in Kagathur?
- There are 456 households in Kagathur.
- What is the literacy rate in Kagathur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kagathur is 73.03%. Male literacy is 78.47% and female literacy is 67.53%.