Kiggatta - Alur, Hassan

Kiggatta is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hunasavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiggatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiggatta is 616398. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.89 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kiggatta 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 Kiggatta

According to the 2011 Census, Kiggatta village had a total population of 19 people, including 9 males and 10 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 62.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiggatta

Kiggatta 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 Kiggatta

Kiggatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Kiggatta is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kiggatta is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiggatta

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

Health Facilities in Kiggatta

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

FAQs about Kiggatta