Mantraghatta - Channagiri, Davanagere

Mantraghatta is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Ittigi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mantraghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mantraghatta is 607018. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.13 hectares and falls under the 577221 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mantraghatta 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 Mantraghatta

As per Census 2011, Mantraghatta village has a total population of 964 people, consisting of 493 males and 471 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mantraghatta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population964493471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055550
Scheduled Castes (SC)246124122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1276166
Literate Population679375304
Illiterate Population285118167

Nearby Villages of Mantraghatta

Mantraghatta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
IttigeNorth1.47 km
AnapuraSouth1.55 km
BulsagaraEast1.62 km
NallurWest2.07 km
AkalikattiSouth-East2.73 km
HattiEast2.80 km
SomasettihalliNorth-West2.87 km
BelavanthanahalliSouth-West2.99 km
BillahalliSouth3.32 km
KagathurNorth-East3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mantraghatta

Mantraghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Mantraghatta is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Mantraghatta is about 52 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 Mantraghatta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Mantraghatta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mantraghatta

Where is Mantraghatta located?

Mantraghatta village is located in Channagiri Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mantraghatta?

The Gram Panchayat of Mantraghatta is Ittigi.

What is the pincode of Mantraghatta?

The pincode of Mantraghatta is 577221.

What is the population of Mantraghatta?

Mantraghatta has a total population of 964, including 493 males and 471 females.

How many households are there in Mantraghatta?

There are 231 households in Mantraghatta.

What is the literacy rate in Mantraghatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mantraghatta is 70.44%. Male literacy is 76.06% and female literacy is 64.54%.