Kamathi - Alur, Hassan

Kamathi is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Madabalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamathi is 616306. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.17 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kamathi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kamathi

According to the 2011 Census, Kamathi village had a total population of 739 people, including 362 males and 377 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.44%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 52.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 413.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamathi

Kamathi 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 Kamathi

Kamathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Kamathi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kamathi is about 36 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 Kamathi

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

Health Facilities in Kamathi

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

FAQs about Kamathi