Kanachuru - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Kanachuru is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Mudigere and around 45 km from Chikmagalur. Hanthuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanachuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanachuru is 610000. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.68 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kanachuru

According to the 2011 Census, Kanachuru village had a total population of 603 people, including 302 males and 301 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 67.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanachuru

Kanachuru 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 Kanachuru

Kanachuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Kanachuru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kanachuru is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanachuru

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

Health Facilities in Kanachuru

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

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