Kuthanur - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kuthanur is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Koothanooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuthanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuthanur is 619499. The village covers a total geographical area of 1398.95 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kuthanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kuthanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kuthanur village had a total population of 4,701 people, including 2,274 males and 2,427 females, living in 1,074 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.99%, with male literacy at 50.79% and female literacy at 35.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 763, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuthanur

Kuthanur 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 Kuthanur

Kuthanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konanur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kuthanur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kuthanur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuthanur

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

Health Facilities in Kuthanur

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

FAQs about Kuthanur