Kathihalu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kathihalu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hanyalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathihalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathihalu is 616759. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.62 hectares and falls under the 573136 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kathihalu

As per Census 2011, Kathihalu village has a total population of 212 people, consisting of 104 males and 108 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 106 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathihalu

Kathihalu 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 Kathihalu

Kathihalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Annechakanahali, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kathihalu is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kathihalu is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathihalu

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

Health Facilities in Kathihalu

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

FAQs about Kathihalu