Kaniyanapura - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kaniyanapura is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Mangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaniyanapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaniyanapura is 619589. The village covers a total geographical area of 1547.75 hectares and falls under the 571126 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kaniyanapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kaniyanapura village had a total population of 457 people, including 238 males and 219 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.20%, with male literacy at 51.82% and female literacy at 52.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaniyanapura

Kaniyanapura 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 Kaniyanapura

Kaniyanapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kaniyanapura is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kaniyanapura is about 59 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 Kaniyanapura

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

Health Facilities in Kaniyanapura

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

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