Kanur - Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Kanur is a village situated in the Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Narasimharajapura and around 100 km from Chikmagalur. Kanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanur is 609087. The village covers a total geographical area of 1365.94 hectares and falls under the 577127 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kanur 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 Kanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanur village had a total population of 1,206 people, including 598 males and 608 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.29%, with male literacy at 88.73% and female literacy at 79.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanur

Kanur 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 Kanur

Kanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Kanur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kanur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanur

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

Health Facilities in Kanur

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

FAQs about Kanur