Kanakuppe - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Kanakuppe is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Thammenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanakuppe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakuppe is 605145. The village covers a total geographical area of 1049.92 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Bellary is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kanakuppe

As per Census 2011, Kanakuppe village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 282 males and 282 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 298 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakuppe

Kanakuppe 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 Kanakuppe

Kanakuppe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellary to Kanakuppe is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kanakuppe is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakuppe

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

Health Facilities in Kanakuppe

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

FAQs about Kanakuppe