Kuppalu

Kuppalu is a village located in Kadur taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Kadur (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Mathigatta is the gram panchayat of Kuppalu village.

Here you can discover what makes Kuppalu unique in its vibrant Kadur-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Kuppalu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kuppalu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kuppalu is 609551. The village spans a total geographical area of 793.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577548. Kadur is nearest town to Kuppalu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kuppalu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kadur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kuppalu

Population of Kuppalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kuppalu has a total population of about 1,273, with approximately 631 males and 642 females. The sex ratio is around 1017 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 92 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 244 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.13%, with male literacy at about 74.48% and female literacy near 63.86%. There are around 303 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kuppalu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kuppalu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kuppalu. As per the 2011 stats, Kuppalu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kuppalu

Knowing the nearby villages of Kuppalu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kuppalu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuppalu