Athikatte - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Athikatte is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Gubbi and around 36 km from Tumkur. Marashettyhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athikatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athikatte is 611871. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.5 hectares and falls under the 572223 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Athikatte

According to the 2011 Census, Athikatte village had a total population of 555 people, including 264 males and 291 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.17%, with male literacy at 88.09% and female literacy at 69.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Athikatte

Athikatte 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 Athikatte

Athikatte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Athikatte is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Athikatte is about 36 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 Athikatte

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

Health Facilities in Athikatte

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

FAQs about Athikatte