Kantanakunte - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Kantanakunte is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Dod Ballapur and around 42 km from Bangalore Rural. Kantanakunte village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantanakunte is 625081. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.15 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kantanakunte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Doddaballapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kantanakunte

As per Census 2011, Kantanakunte village has a total population of 1,636 people, consisting of 830 males and 806 females. The village has 410 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,146 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kantanakunte are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kantanakunte

Kantanakunte 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 Kantanakunte

Kantanakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Oddarahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Kantanakunte is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kantanakunte is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantanakunte

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

Health Facilities in Kantanakunte

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

FAQs about Kantanakunte