Kadagathur - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Kadagathur is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Madhugiri and around 65 km from Tumkur. Kadagathuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadagathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadagathur is 610926. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.91 hectares and falls under the 572127 pincode. Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kadagathur

According to the 2011 Census, Kadagathur village had a total population of 3,066 people, including 1,542 males and 1,524 females, living in 769 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.41%, with male literacy at 66.36% and female literacy at 48.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 759, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 579.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadagathur

Kadagathur 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 Kadagathur

Kadagathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kadagathur

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

FAQs about Kadagathur