Kattigehalli - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Kattigehalli is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Kunigal and around 48 km from Tumkur. Markonahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kattigehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kattigehalli is 612479. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.46 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kattigehalli

As per Census 2011, Kattigehalli village has a total population of 854 people, consisting of 418 males and 436 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 512 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population854418436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884147
Scheduled Castes (SC)257123134
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251312
Literate Population512305207
Illiterate Population342113229

Nearby Villages of Kattigehalli

Kattigehalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chottanahallianc HanthaWest1.11 km
UrukehalliNorth1.53 km
TheppasandraSouth-East1.85 km
Nademavinapurada Amruth Mahal KavalWest1.86 km
BasavanamathikereSouth-West2.31 km
LalapuraEast2.50 km
HuruliborasandraSouth2.73 km
KenkereNorth2.77 km
Jodi Krishnaraja SagaraNorth-East2.96 km
KaggereWest3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kattigehalli

Kattigehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Kattigehalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kattigehalli is about 48 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 Kattigehalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kattigehalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kattigehalli

Where is Kattigehalli located?

Kattigehalli village is located in Kunigal Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kattigehalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kattigehalli is Markonahalli.

What is the pincode of Kattigehalli?

The pincode of Kattigehalli is 572130.

What is the population of Kattigehalli?

Kattigehalli has a total population of 854, including 418 males and 436 females.

How many households are there in Kattigehalli?

There are 216 households in Kattigehalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kattigehalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kattigehalli is 59.95%. Male literacy is 72.97% and female literacy is 47.48%.