Harshikatta - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Harshikatta is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 147 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Haarsikatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harshikatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harshikatta is 603567. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.95 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Harshikatta

According to the 2011 Census, Harshikatta village had a total population of 597 people, including 297 males and 300 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.38%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 83.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Harshikatta

Harshikatta 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 Harshikatta

Harshikatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Harshikatta is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Harshikatta is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harshikatta

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

Health Facilities in Harshikatta

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

FAQs about Harshikatta