Salakatte - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Salakatte is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 75 km from Tumkur. Muddenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salakatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salakatte is 610160. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.33 hectares and falls under the 572214 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Salakatte 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 Salakatte

According to the 2011 Census, Salakatte village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 696 males and 697 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.96%, with male literacy at 80.13% and female literacy at 65.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 556, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Salakatte

Salakatte 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 Salakatte

Salakatte 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 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Salakatte is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Salakatte is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salakatte

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

Health Facilities in Salakatte

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

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