Kakanur

Kakanur is a village located in Badami taluka of Bagalkot district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Badami (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Bagalkot. As per 2009 stats, Kaknur is the gram panchayat of Kakanur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kakanur unique in its vibrant Badami-Bagalkot region. You’ll see Kakanur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kakanur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kakanur is 598708. The village spans a total geographical area of 1578.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 587155. Kerur is nearest town to Kakanur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kakanur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badami Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kakanur

Population of Kakanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kakanur has a total population of about 2,763, with approximately 1,345 males and 1,418 females. The sex ratio is around 1054 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 453 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 761 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 153. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.70%, with male literacy at about 66.84% and female literacy near 45.13%. There are around 527 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kakanur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kakanur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kakanur. As per the 2011 stats, Kakanur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kakanur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kakanur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kakanur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kakanur