Galaginakatti - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Galaginakatti is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Devikoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galaginakatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galaginakatti is 602481. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.44 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Galaginakatti

As per Census 2011, Galaginakatti village has a total population of 466 people, consisting of 241 males and 225 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Galaginakatti

Galaginakatti 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 Galaginakatti

Galaginakatti 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 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Galaginakatti is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Galaginakatti is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galaginakatti

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

Health Facilities in Galaginakatti

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

FAQs about Galaginakatti