Kuthingere - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Kuthingere is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Magadi and around 62 km from Ramanagara. Kudur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuthingere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuthingere is 625834. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.66 hectares and falls under the 561101 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kuthingere 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 Kuthingere

As per Census 2011, Kuthingere village has a total population of 402 people, consisting of 191 males and 211 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population402191211
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382018
Scheduled Castes (SC)593029
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1145064
Literate Population243122121
Illiterate Population1596990

Nearby Villages of Kuthingere

Kuthingere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MallligunteSouth1.52 km
AjjahalliNorth-East1.66 km
KenchanapuraSouth-East1.67 km
Kudur (ct)West2.39 km
ByrapuraSouth-West2.54 km
ParvathapuraSouth-West2.54 km
ThoreramanahalliNorth-West2.73 km
KagimaduNorth2.74 km
K.g.krishnapuraSouth-West3.05 km
ArasinakunteSouth-East3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuthingere

Kuthingere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Kuthingere is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Kuthingere is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuthingere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kuthingere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kuthingere

Where is Kuthingere located?

Kuthingere village is located in Magadi Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuthingere?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuthingere is Kudur.

What is the pincode of Kuthingere?

The pincode of Kuthingere is 561101.

What is the population of Kuthingere?

Kuthingere has a total population of 402, including 191 males and 211 females.

How many households are there in Kuthingere?

There are 101 households in Kuthingere.

What is the literacy rate in Kuthingere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuthingere is 60.45%. Male literacy is 63.87% and female literacy is 57.35%.