Kachavi - Hirekerur, Haveri

Kachavi is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kachavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachavi is 604348. The village covers a total geographical area of 916.36 hectares and falls under the 581120 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kachavi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hirekerur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kachavi

According to the 2011 Census, Kachavi village had a total population of 2,741 people, including 1,373 males and 1,368 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.59%, with male literacy at 84.61% and female literacy at 72.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachavi

Kachavi 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 Kachavi

Kachavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Kachavi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kachavi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachavi

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

Health Facilities in Kachavi

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

FAQs about Kachavi