Pochkatte - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Pochkatte is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 84 km from Tumkur. Doddabidre serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pochkatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pochkatte is 610133. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.77 hectares and falls under the 572228 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Pochkatte 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 Pochkatte

According to the 2011 Census, Pochkatte village had a total population of 1,064 people, including 529 males and 535 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.35%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 65.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Pochkatte

Pochkatte 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 Pochkatte

Pochkatte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kardi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Pochkatte is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Pochkatte is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pochkatte

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

Health Facilities in Pochkatte

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

FAQs about Pochkatte