Kuntinamadu - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Kuntinamadu is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Tarikere and around 55 km from Chikmagalur. Nerlekere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuntinamadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuntinamadu is 609179. The village covers a total geographical area of 1106.16 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kuntinamadu

According to the 2011 Census, Kuntinamadu village had a total population of 1,427 people, including 713 males and 714 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.24%, with male literacy at 93.15% and female literacy at 87.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuntinamadu

Kuntinamadu 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 Kuntinamadu

Kuntinamadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Kuntinamadu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kuntinamadu is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuntinamadu

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

Health Facilities in Kuntinamadu

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

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