Garighatta - Alur, Hassan

Garighatta is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Ganjigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garighatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garighatta is 616472. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.08 hectares and falls under the 573128 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Garighatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garighatta

According to the 2011 Census, Garighatta village had a total population of 341 people, including 163 males and 178 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.84%, with male literacy at 96.67% and female literacy at 69.28%.

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

Nearby Villages of Garighatta

Garighatta 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 Garighatta

Public transport in the Garighatta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Garighatta is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Garighatta 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 Garighatta

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

Health Facilities in Garighatta

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

FAQs about Garighatta