Nidtha - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Nidtha is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Nidta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidtha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidtha is 617911. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.59 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Nidtha 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 Nidtha

As per Census 2011, Nidtha village has a total population of 512 people, consisting of 251 males and 261 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population512251261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422220
Scheduled Castes (SC)1155263
Literate Population399208191
Illiterate Population1134370

Nearby Villages of Nidtha

Nidtha 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)
HithlukeriWest1.59 km
SidigalaleNorth-East1.72 km
Chowdena HalliNorth-West1.80 km
MullurSouth1.83 km
MensaEast1.88 km
GopalapuraWest2.95 km
HulseNorth-West3.14 km
MylathpuraSouth-East3.20 km
HebbulseNorth-East3.32 km
NandigundaSouth-West3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nidtha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nidtha. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Nidtha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Nidtha is about 60 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 Nidtha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nidtha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nidtha

Where is Nidtha located?

Nidtha village is located in Somvarpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nidtha?

The Gram Panchayat of Nidtha is Nidta.

What is the pincode of Nidtha?

The pincode of Nidtha is 571235.

What is the population of Nidtha?

Nidtha has a total population of 512, including 251 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Nidtha?

There are 125 households in Nidtha.

What is the literacy rate in Nidtha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nidtha is 77.93%. Male literacy is 82.87% and female literacy is 73.18%.