Indian Village Directory

Kattepura Forest Village

Kattepura Forest is an inhabited village in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617876, the Census 2011 record lists 4 people in 1 households and the reported area is 236.17 hectares. The local references include Besur Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arkalgud at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Kattepura Forest is a village in Somvarpet Taluk, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617876 and 4 people in 1 households.
Village Code617876
Population4
Households1
Area236.17 hectares
Nearest TownArkalgud

Key Village Facts

Village
Kattepura Forest
Census Village Code
617876
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Kodagu
District Census Code
576
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Somvarpet
Sub-district Census Code
05567
CD Block
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat
Besur
Households
1
Population
4
Male Population
2
Female Population
2
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
236.17 hectares
Area
2.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Arkalgud
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
571231
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kattepura Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4 people, 236.17 hectares of reported area and Arkalgud as the nearest town reference for Kattepura Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKodagu
CD BlockSomvarpet
Gram PanchayatBESUR
  • Kattepura Forest falls under Somvarpet Taluk in Kodagu district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617876.
  • The record lists 4 people living in 1 households.
  • The reported village area is 236.17 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arkalgud.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1.69 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kattepura Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 617876, Besur Gram Panchayat and Somvarpet CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
576
Sub-district Census Code
05567
Village Census Code
617876
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat Name
Besur

Location and Distance

Arkalgud is the nearest town listed for Kattepura Forest, about 14 km away. Madikeri is listed as the district headquarters at about 58 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Somwarpet
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
33 km
District Headquarter
Madikeri
Distance from District Headquarter
58 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arkalgud
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arkalgud
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Arkalgud
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
236.17 hectares
Area
2.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4 people in 1 households, with 2 male residents and 2 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Kattepura Forest. Population density works out to about 1.69 people per sq km.

Total Households
1
Total Population
4
Male Population
2
Female Population
2
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
4.0
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kattepura Forest include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
222.83 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kattepura Forest include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kattepura Forest include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Kattepura Forest.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land and economy rows summarise land-use areas, crops, commodities and local production fields available for Kattepura Forest.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.17
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.17 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kattepura Forest

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Karnataka Bank Ltd 1 50%
Canara Bank 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Karnataka Bank Ltd ATM 571231 Kodagu Somvarpet Somvarpet (Tp) Gandhi Chowk Thribhuvan Kodlipet, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571231
Canara Bank CRM 571231 Kodagu Somvarpet Doddakodli Kodlipet Basaveshwara Kalyana Mantap Road(b K M Road), Kodagu, Karnataka, 571231

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kattepura Forest village located?

Kattepura Forest is in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Kattepura Forest village in?

Kattepura Forest village is in Kodagu district.

Which state is Kattepura Forest village in?

Kattepura Forest village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Kattepura Forest under?

Kattepura Forest comes under Somvarpet Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kattepura Forest?

The Census village code of Kattepura Forest is 617876.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kattepura Forest under?

Kattepura Forest is listed under BESUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Somvarpet.

What is the population of Kattepura Forest village?

The village record lists 4 people and 1 households for Kattepura Forest.

How many households are in Kattepura Forest village?

The village record lists 1 households for Kattepura Forest.

What is the male and female population of Kattepura Forest?

The record lists 2 male residents and 2 female residents for Kattepura Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Kattepura Forest village?

The sex ratio of Kattepura Forest is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kattepura Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Kattepura Forest is 236.17 hectares.

What is the population density of Kattepura Forest village?

The approximate population density of Kattepura Forest is 1.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kattepura Forest?

The nearest town listed for Kattepura Forest is Arkalgud, about 14 km away.

How far is Kattepura Forest from the district headquarters?

Kattepura Forest is about 58 km from Madikeri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kattepura Forest from the sub-district headquarters?

Kattepura Forest is about 33 km from Somwarpet, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kattepura Forest?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kattepura Forest. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kattepura Forest.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kattepura Forest.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.