Katapur (Khalsa) - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Katapur (Khalsa) is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Gangawati and around 50 km from Koppal. Hirekheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katapur (Khalsa) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katapur (Khalsa) is 601587. The village covers a total geographical area of 537 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Katapur (Khalsa)

According to the 2011 Census, Katapur (Khalsa) village had a total population of 797 people, including 428 males and 369 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 529.

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

Nearby Villages of Katapur (Khalsa)

Katapur (Khalsa) 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 Katapur (Khalsa)

Katapur (Khalsa) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Katapur (Khalsa) is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Katapur (Khalsa) is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katapur (Khalsa)

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

Health Facilities in Katapur (Khalsa)

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

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