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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Banur village has a total population of 2,143 people, consisting of 1,063 males and 1,080 females. The village has 533 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,642 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 699 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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