Kadur - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Kadur is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Hire Yemmiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadur is 605656. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.58 hectares and falls under the 577523 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kadur

As per Census 2011, Kadur village has a total population of 1,247 people, consisting of 634 males and 613 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 938 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kadur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,247634613
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166353
Scheduled Castes (SC)1709080
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874047
Literate Population938516422
Illiterate Population309118191

Nearby Villages of Kadur

Kadur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sringeri-hanumanahalliEast2.08 km
GandumalenahalliSouth2.11 km
Iyyanahalli KavalNorth-East2.37 km
Kadur KavalWest2.41 km
IyyanahalliNorth2.52 km
Chikkayemmiganur KavalSouth-West3.05 km
HonnakaluveEast3.05 km
KodagavalliSouth3.12 km
AgraharaWest3.50 km
Vamapura KavaluSouth-West3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadur

Public transport in the Kadur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikjajur Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Kadur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kadur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kadur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kadur

Where is Kadur located?

Kadur village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kadur is Hire Yemmiganur.

What is the pincode of Kadur?

The pincode of Kadur is 577523.

What is the population of Kadur?

Kadur has a total population of 1,247, including 634 males and 613 females.

How many households are there in Kadur?

There are 293 households in Kadur.

What is the literacy rate in Kadur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadur is 75.22%. Male literacy is 81.39% and female literacy is 68.84%.