Kesavathur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kesavathur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Handrangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesavathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesavathur is 616697. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.66 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kesavathur 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 Kesavathur

As per Census 2011, Kesavathur village has a total population of 1,232 people, consisting of 636 males and 596 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 616 illiterate residents. Additionally, 562 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesavathur

Kesavathur 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 Kesavathur

Kesavathur 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 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kesavathur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kesavathur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesavathur

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

Health Facilities in Kesavathur

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

FAQs about Kesavathur