Karlkatta - Haliyal, Uttara Kannada

Karlkatta is a village situated in the Haliyal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haliyal and around 144 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sambrani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlkatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlkatta is 602806. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.04 hectares and falls under the 581329 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Karlkatta

According to the 2011 Census, Karlkatta village had a total population of 799 people, including 409 males and 390 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.99%, with male literacy at 85.80% and female literacy at 68.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlkatta

Karlkatta 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 Karlkatta

Karlkatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haliyal to Karlkatta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Karlkatta is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karlkatta

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

Health Facilities in Karlkatta

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

FAQs about Karlkatta