Kattabelthoor - Kundapura, Udupi

Kattabelthoor is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Kattabelthuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kattabelthoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kattabelthoor is 608694. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.22 hectares and falls under the 576230 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kattabelthoor

As per Census 2011, Kattabelthoor village has a total population of 3,170 people, consisting of 1,460 males and 1,710 females. The village has 669 households and a sex ratio of 1,171 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,300 literate and 870 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1701,4601,710
Child Population (0–6 yrs)273145128
Scheduled Castes (SC)261142119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472522
Literate Population2,3001,1331,167
Illiterate Population870327543

Nearby Villages of Kattabelthoor

Kattabelthoor 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)
HemmadiWest2.02 km
TallurSouth2.40 km
KanyanaSouth-East2.47 km
HakladiNorth-West2.52 km
DevalkundaEast3.08 km
KundabarandadiNorth3.16 km
UppinakudruSouth-West3.38 km
HattiangadiSouth-East3.87 km
HosaduWest4.30 km
NoojadiNorth4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kattabelthoor

Kattabelthoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kattabelthoor is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kattabelthoor is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kattabelthoor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kattabelthoor

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

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

FAQs about Kattabelthoor

Where is Kattabelthoor located?

Kattabelthoor village is located in Kundapura Taluka, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kattabelthoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Kattabelthoor is Kattabelthuru.

What is the pincode of Kattabelthoor?

The pincode of Kattabelthoor is 576230.

What is the population of Kattabelthoor?

Kattabelthoor has a total population of 3,170, including 1,460 males and 1,710 females.

How many households are there in Kattabelthoor?

There are 669 households in Kattabelthoor.

What is the literacy rate in Kattabelthoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kattabelthoor is 72.56%. Male literacy is 77.60% and female literacy is 68.25%.