Kanchaghatta - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Kanchaghatta is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 1 km from Tiptur and around 78 km from Tumkur. Mathihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchaghatta is 612072. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.7 hectares and falls under the 572201 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Kanchaghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchaghatta village had a total population of 1,074 people, including 528 males and 546 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.30%, with male literacy at 76.37% and female literacy at 62.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchaghatta

Kanchaghatta 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 Kanchaghatta

Kanchaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sree Saradanagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Kanchaghatta is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kanchaghatta is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Kanchaghatta

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

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