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

As per Census 2011, Kachighatta village has a total population of 855 people, consisting of 427 males and 428 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 594 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 678 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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