Banur - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Banur is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Kadur and around 26 km from Chikmagalur. Banur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banur is 609623. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.76 hectares and falls under the 577135 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Banur

According to the 2011 Census, Banur village had a total population of 2,143 people, including 1,063 males and 1,080 females, living in 533 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.55%, with male literacy at 89.92% and female literacy at 75.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 699, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Banur

Banur 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 Banur

Banur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakarayapatna, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Banur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Banur is about 26 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 Banur

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

Health Facilities in Banur

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

FAQs about Banur