Kachighatta - Arsikere, Hassan

Kachighatta is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kachighatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachighatta is 615544. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.71 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kachighatta

According to the 2011 Census, Kachighatta village had a total population of 855 people, including 427 males and 428 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.84%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 72.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 678.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachighatta

Kachighatta 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 Kachighatta

Kachighatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Kachighatta is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kachighatta is about 61 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 Kachighatta

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

Health Facilities in Kachighatta

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

FAQs about Kachighatta