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

As per Census 2011, Kanchaghatta village has a total population of 1,074 people, consisting of 528 males and 546 females. The village has 286 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 666 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kanchaghatta