Kagathur - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kagathur is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kagathooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kagathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kagathur is 606973. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.4 hectares and falls under the 577221 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Channagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kagathur

According to the 2011 Census, Kagathur village had a total population of 1,950 people, including 980 males and 970 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.68%, with male literacy at 86.70% and female literacy at 74.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Kagathur

Kagathur 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 Kagathur

Kagathur 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 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Kagathur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kagathur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kagathur

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

Health Facilities in Kagathur

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

FAQs about Kagathur