Kunchanur - Jamkhandi, Bagalkote

Kunchanur is a village situated in the Jamkhandi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Jamkhandi and around 100 km from Bagalkot. Kunchanoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunchanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunchanur is 598434. The village covers a total geographical area of 2301.17 hectares and falls under the 587301 pincode. Jamkhandi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kunchanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamkhandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kunchanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kunchanur village had a total population of 4,490 people, including 2,224 males and 2,266 females, living in 891 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.53%, with male literacy at 69.77% and female literacy at 53.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 833, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunchanur

Kunchanur 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 Kunchanur

Kunchanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulvad, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamkhandi to Kunchanur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Kunchanur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunchanur

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

Health Facilities in Kunchanur

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

FAQs about Kunchanur