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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kodur village had a total population of 908 people, including 435 males and 473 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.38%, with male literacy at 89.33% and female literacy at 75.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kodur