Kodur - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Kodur is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Koppa and around 90 km from Chikmagalur. Shanuvalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodur is 608976. The village covers a total geographical area of 701.69 hectares and falls under the 577120 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kodur

As per Census 2011, Kodur village has a total population of 908 people, consisting of 435 males and 473 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 692 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population908435473
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683236
Scheduled Castes (SC)225107118
Literate Population692360332
Illiterate Population21675141

Nearby Villages of Kodur

Kodur 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)
ShankarapuraNorth-West1.70 km
HeggaddeNorth-East1.98 km
ShanuvalliEast2.55 km
NeelandurSouth2.79 km
MalalurNorth-West3.24 km
BilagaddeSouth-East3.55 km
BegarWest3.59 km
HonagaruNorth3.62 km
NallurSouth-West3.95 km
KumbaragoduSouth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kodur

Kodur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Kodur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kodur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kodur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kodur

Where is Kodur located?

Kodur village is located in Koppa Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kodur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kodur is Shanuvalli.

What is the pincode of Kodur?

The pincode of Kodur is 577120.

What is the population of Kodur?

Kodur has a total population of 908, including 435 males and 473 females.

How many households are there in Kodur?

There are 238 households in Kodur.

What is the literacy rate in Kodur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kodur is 76.21%. Male literacy is 82.76% and female literacy is 70.19%.