Kattepura - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Kattepura is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Besur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kattepura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kattepura is 617875. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.93 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kattepura

As per Census 2011, Kattepura village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 252 males and 246 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kattepura

Kattepura 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 Kattepura

Public transport in the Kattepura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kattepura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kattepura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kattepura

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

Health Facilities in Kattepura

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

FAQs about Kattepura