Kittanakere - Arsikere, Hassan

Kittanakere is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Shankaranahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kittanakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kittanakere is 615637. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.85 hectares and falls under the 573117 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kittanakere 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 Kittanakere

As per Census 2011, Kittanakere village has a total population of 794 people, consisting of 394 males and 400 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 642 literate and 152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kittanakere

Kittanakere 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 Kittanakere

Kittanakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arsikere Jn, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Kittanakere is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kittanakere is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kittanakere

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

Health Facilities in Kittanakere

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

FAQs about Kittanakere