Katikere - Arsikere, Hassan

Katikere is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Jajur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katikere is 615676. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.61 hectares and falls under the 573103 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Katikere 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 Katikere

According to the 2011 Census, Katikere village had a total population of 710 people, including 350 males and 360 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.44%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 70.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Katikere

Katikere 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 Katikere

Katikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arsikere Jn, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Katikere is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Katikere is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katikere

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

Health Facilities in Katikere

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

FAQs about Katikere