Kunkanur - Devanakonda, Kurnool

Kunkanur is a village situated in the Devanakonda mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devanakonda and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Kunkanur village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunkanur is 594199. The village covers a total geographical area of 3639 hectares and falls under the 518465 pincode. Yemmiganur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kunkanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kunkanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kunkanur village had a total population of 5,356 people, including 2,729 males and 2,627 females, living in 1,027 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.20%, with male literacy at 54.99% and female literacy at 28.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 934, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunkanur

Kunkanur 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 Kunkanur

Kunkanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aspari, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yemmiganur to Kunkanur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Kunkanur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunkanur

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

Health Facilities in Kunkanur

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

FAQs about Kunkanur