Kuriganur - Siruguppa, Ballari

Kuriganur is a village situated in the Siruguppa taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from Siruguppa and around 45 km from Bellary. Uttanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuriganur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuriganur is 604842. The village covers a total geographical area of 793.84 hectares and falls under the 583154 pincode. Tekkalkote is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kuriganur

According to the 2011 Census, Kuriganur village had a total population of 1,417 people, including 727 males and 690 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.18%, with male literacy at 69.34% and female literacy at 40.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuriganur

Kuriganur 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 Kuriganur

Kuriganur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Isivi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tekkalkote to Kuriganur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Kuriganur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuriganur

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

Health Facilities in Kuriganur

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

FAQs about Kuriganur