Kattepura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kattepura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kattepura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kattepura is 616728. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.16 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kattepura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kattepura

According to the 2011 Census, Kattepura village had a total population of 1,915 people, including 950 males and 965 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.69%, with male literacy at 81.32% and female literacy at 64.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kattepura

Kattepura 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 Kattepura

Kattepura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kattepura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kattepura is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kattepura

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

Health Facilities in Kattepura

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

FAQs about Kattepura