Alagatta village, Hosdurga taluk | Pincode 577597

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LGD code: 605943
Pincode: 577597
Post office: Belagur
Population: 1,860
Households: 427
Literacy rate: 63.6%
Sex ratio: 877 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,065
Distance to district centre: 54 km
Distance to mandal centre: 41 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 165 km
Distance to Chennai: 440 km
Nearest railway station: Hosadurga Road · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Chickmagaluru · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Alagatta compares

By population, Alagatta ranks #29 of 225 villages in Hosdurga mandal.

Literacy rate

63.6%

−0.3% vs mandal average

Alagatta: 63.6%
Hosdurga mandal: 63.9%
Chitradurga district: 65.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

877

−99 vs mandal average

Alagatta: 877
Hosdurga mandal: 976

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.1 vs mandal average

Alagatta: 4.4
Hosdurga mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Alagatta at a glance

Alagatta is a village of 1,860 people in 427 households (Census 2011) in Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, the 29th-largest of 225 villages in Hosdurga taluk. Literacy is 64%, about the same as the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 877 women per 1,000 men. It lies 54 km from the Chitradurga district centre, 27 km from Ajjampura, the nearest town, 24 km from Hosadurga Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 577597, served by Belagur post office; the LGD village code is 605943. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Chickmagaluru, 13 km away. The village votes in Hiriyur assembly constituency, represented by MLA D Sudakar. The population is estimated at 823 in 2026, down 56% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Alagatta · this village	1,860	64%	—
Alagatta · Kadur	459	61%	0 km N
Attigatta · Ajjampura	410	57%	0 km N
Alagatta · Kadur	725	63%	0 km N
Koratikere · Ajjampura	1,413	71%	3.5 km N
Koratikere · Belur	327	71%	3.5 km N
Ballalasamudra · Hosdurga	1,976	64%	4.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Alagatta

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: HOSDURGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 78
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BALLALASAMUDRA
Total area (ha): 1,030.31
Irrigated area (ha): 52.65
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Alagatta

LGD code: 605943
Pincode: 577597
Post office: Belagur
Population (Census 2011): 1,860
Population (projected 2026): 823
Households: 427
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 877
Literacy rate: 63.6%
Coordinates: 13.68012°N, 76.25000°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chitradurga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hiriyur
Member of Parliament: Govind Karjol
Member of Legislative Assembly: D Sudakar
Block / Mandal: Hosdurga

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chitradurga district level

Then & Now

Alagatta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,860

Census 2011 baseline

-55.8%

Population · 2026

823

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

427

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,860Census 2011
Households: 427Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 877 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8232026 proj. · -55.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,77,179MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,18,919MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,050NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 44.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chitradurga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chitradurga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chitradurga district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Alagatta

Mandal centre

Hosdurga · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 24 min by car · 1 h 40 min by bike

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District centre

Chitradurga · ≈ 54 km

≈ 1 h 51 min by car · 2 h 11 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,372 people

Ajjampura · ≈ 27 km

≈ 56 min by car · 1 h 7 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru165 kmcapital
Chennai440 km
Hyderabad477 km
Mumbai700 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHosadurga Road24 km
Bus stopNagenahalli bus stop15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Chickmagaluru13 km
ATM / bankKarnataka Bank15 km
Petrol pumpHP29 km
CollegeKuvempu ITI College34 km
Police stationArsikere Rural Police Station41 km

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September 2026

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute

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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security

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News from Chitradurga & Karnataka

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily12h ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express14h ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani2 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
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What is the pincode of Alagatta?

The pincode of Alagatta, Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka is 577597. The post office is Belagur.

Which post office delivers to Alagatta?

Mail for Alagatta is delivered through Belagur post office, pincode 577597, in Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Alagatta located?

Alagatta is a village in Hosdurga taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Alagatta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Alagatta village has a population of 1,860 across 427 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Alagatta in?

Alagatta falls under the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Alagatta in?

Alagatta falls under the Hiriyur assembly constituency (AC #100) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Alagatta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Alagatta village is 63.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Alagatta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Alagatta village is 877 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Alagatta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Alagatta, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Alagatta from Chitradurga district centre?

Alagatta is approximately 54 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chitradurga district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Alagatta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Alagatta village is 605943.

Which is the nearest town to Alagatta?

Ajjampura (population 11,372, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 27 km from Alagatta in a straight line.

How big is Alagatta compared to other villages in Hosdurga taluk?

Alagatta ranks 29 of 225 villages in Hosdurga taluk by Census 2011 population (1,860 residents).

How far is Alagatta from Bengaluru?

Alagatta is about 165 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 215 km.

How far is Alagatta from Chennai?

Alagatta is about 440 km from Chennai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 572 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Alagatta?

Hosadurga Road is the nearest railway station to Alagatta, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Alagatta?

Nagenahalli bus stop is the nearest bus stop to Alagatta, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Alagatta?

Government Hospital, Chickmagaluru is the nearest hospital or health centre to Alagatta, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Alagatta?

Karnataka Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Alagatta, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Alagatta?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Alagatta, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Who is the MLA of Alagatta?

Alagatta falls under Hiriyur assembly constituency (AC 100). The sitting MLA is D Sudakar (INC).

Who is the MP for Alagatta?

Alagatta is in Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Govind Karjol (BJP).

What is the population of Alagatta in 2026?

Alagatta is estimated at 823 people in 2026, down about 56% from 1,860 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Alagatta in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Alagatta in Chitradurga district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)