Kaniyoor - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Kaniyoor is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Puttur and around 60 km from Mangalore. Kaniyuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaniyoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaniyoor is 617725. The village covers a total geographical area of 810.06 hectares and falls under the 574328 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kaniyoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kaniyoor village had a total population of 2,126 people, including 1,070 males and 1,056 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.68%, with male literacy at 90.47% and female literacy at 78.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaniyoor

Kaniyoor 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 Kaniyoor

Kaniyoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaniuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kaniyoor is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kaniyoor is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaniyoor

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

Health Facilities in Kaniyoor

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

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