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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kachavi village has a total population of 2,741 people, consisting of 1,373 males and 1,368 females. The village has 589 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,879 literate and 862 illiterate residents. Additionally, 732 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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