Kattekai - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kattekai is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bilgi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kattekai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kattekai is 603647. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.77 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kattekai 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 Kattekai

According to the 2011 Census, Kattekai village had a total population of 507 people, including 262 males and 245 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 78.85% and female literacy at 59.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kattekai

Kattekai 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 Kattekai

Kattekai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Kattekai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kattekai is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kattekai

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

Health Facilities in Kattekai

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

FAQs about Kattekai