Katnur - Hubballi, Dharwad

Katnur is a village situated in the Hubballi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Hubli and around 30 km from Dharwad. Katnur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katnur is 602412. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.07 hectares and falls under the 580024 pincode. Hubli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Katnur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundgol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katnur

According to the 2011 Census, Katnur village had a total population of 1,890 people, including 961 males and 929 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.93%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 66.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Katnur

Katnur 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 Katnur

Katnur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hubli Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hubli to Katnur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Katnur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katnur

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

Health Facilities in Katnur

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

FAQs about Katnur