Kothanaghatta - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Kothanaghatta is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dammaninagala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothanaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothanaghatta is 617395. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.15 hectares and falls under the 573135 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kothanaghatta

As per Census 2011, Kothanaghatta village has a total population of 1,023 people, consisting of 513 males and 510 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 363 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,023513510
Child Population (0–6 yrs)885335
Scheduled Castes (SC)974750
Literate Population660380280
Illiterate Population363133230

Nearby Villages of Kothanaghatta

Kothanaghatta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sugganahalli KoppalWest1.37 km
KabbaluNorth-West1.52 km
KantirayapuraNorth-East1.63 km
MajjanahalliSouth1.92 km
SugganahalliWest2.43 km
AladahalliSouth-West2.52 km
NagaragattaSouth-East2.73 km
AruvanahalliEast2.75 km
HalumathighattaNorth-West2.80 km
K.hosahalliSouth-West2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothanaghatta

Kothanaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Kothanaghatta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kothanaghatta is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothanaghatta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kothanaghatta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kothanaghatta

Where is Kothanaghatta located?

Kothanaghatta village is located in Channarayapatna Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothanaghatta?

The Gram Panchayat of Kothanaghatta is Dammaninagala.

What is the pincode of Kothanaghatta?

The pincode of Kothanaghatta is 573135.

What is the population of Kothanaghatta?

Kothanaghatta has a total population of 1,023, including 513 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Kothanaghatta?

There are 281 households in Kothanaghatta.

What is the literacy rate in Kothanaghatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothanaghatta is 64.52%. Male literacy is 74.07% and female literacy is 54.90%.