Kannanur - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Kannanur is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Magadi and around 58 km from Ramanagara. Kannur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kannanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannanur is 625808. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.96 hectares and falls under the 561101 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kannanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kannanur village had a total population of 844 people, including 431 males and 413 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.54%, with male literacy at 84.33% and female literacy at 62.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Kannanur

Kannanur 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 Kannanur

Kannanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Kannanur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Kannanur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kannanur

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

Health Facilities in Kannanur

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

FAQs about Kannanur