Kanajanahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Kanajanahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kanajanahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanajanahalli is 606103. The village covers a total geographical area of 5469.46 hectares and falls under the 577596 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kanajanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kanajanahalli village had a total population of 7,518 people, including 3,773 males and 3,745 females, living in 1,605 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.05%, with male literacy at 74.70% and female literacy at 55.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,581, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 740.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanajanahalli

Kanajanahalli 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 Kanajanahalli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kanajanahalli. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Kanajanahalli is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kanajanahalli is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanajanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kanajanahalli

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

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