Manakathur - Arsikere, Hassan

Manakathur is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Shanegere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manakathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manakathur is 615538. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.16 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Manakathur 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 Manakathur

According to the 2011 Census, Manakathur village had a total population of 623 people, including 300 males and 323 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.98%, with male literacy at 89.38% and female literacy at 63.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Manakathur

Manakathur 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 Manakathur

Public transport in the Manakathur 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 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Manakathur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Manakathur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manakathur

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

Health Facilities in Manakathur

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

FAQs about Manakathur