Kateri - Malur, Kolar

Kateri is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Doddashivara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kateri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kateri is 622191. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.22 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kateri

As per Census 2011, Kateri village has a total population of 494 people, consisting of 243 males and 251 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kateri

Kateri 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 Kateri

Kateri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Kateri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kateri 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 Kateri

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

Health Facilities in Kateri

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

FAQs about Kateri