Katharikehal - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Katharikehal is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 65 km from Tumkur. Tirthapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katharikehal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katharikehal is 610172. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.06 hectares and falls under the 572214 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Katharikehal

As per Census 2011, Katharikehal village has a total population of 1,847 people, consisting of 926 males and 921 females. The village has 403 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,272 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 826 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katharikehal

Katharikehal 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 Katharikehal

Katharikehal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Katharikehal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Katharikehal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katharikehal

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

Health Facilities in Katharikehal

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

FAQs about Katharikehal