Katamala

Katamala is a village located in Sira taluka of Tumkur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Sira (tehsildar office) and 7km away from district headquarter Tumkur. As per 2009 stats, Gopaladevarahalli is the gram panchayat of Katamala village.

Here you can discover what makes Katamala unique in its vibrant Sira-Tumkur region. You’ll see Katamala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Katamala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katamala is 610465. The village spans a total geographical area of 178.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 572125. Sira is nearest town to Katamala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katamala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chiknayakanhalli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katamala

Population of Katamala

According to the 2011 Census, Katamala has a total population of about 352, with approximately 190 males and 162 females. The sex ratio is around 852 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 54 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 15. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.48%, with male literacy at about 72.63% and female literacy near 59.26%. There are around 93 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katamala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katamala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Katamala. As per the 2011 stats, Katamala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Katamala

Knowing the nearby villages of Katamala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Katamala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katamala