Kainadu - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Kainadu is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kainadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kainadu is 605963. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.05 hectares and falls under the 577542 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kainadu

As per Census 2011, Kainadu village has a total population of 1,043 people, consisting of 541 males and 502 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 718 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,043541502
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025547
Scheduled Castes (SC)1467274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population718415303
Illiterate Population325126199

Nearby Villages of Kainadu

Kainadu 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)
NaigereSouth-East1.25 km
SomasandraNorth1.53 km
Kainadu AmanikereNorth-East1.81 km
ThonechenahalliSouth-West1.96 km
Kainaduval KavalNorth2.67 km
NagaragereSouth2.74 km
MalappanahalliNorth-West2.86 km
TumbinakereWest3.19 km
AgraharaSouth-East3.22 km
Kainaduhora KavalEast3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kainadu

Kainadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Kainadu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kainadu 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 Kainadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kainadu

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

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

FAQs about Kainadu

Where is Kainadu located?

Kainadu village is located in Hosdurga Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kainadu?

Kainadu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kainadu?

The pincode of Kainadu is 577542.

What is the population of Kainadu?

Kainadu has a total population of 1,043, including 541 males and 502 females.

How many households are there in Kainadu?

There are 233 households in Kainadu.

What is the literacy rate in Kainadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kainadu is 68.84%. Male literacy is 76.71% and female literacy is 60.36%.