Bannur (Rural) - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Bannur (Rural) is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Bannuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bannur (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannur (Rural) is 617689. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.56 hectares and falls under the 574203 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bannur (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Bannur (Rural) village had a total population of 1,155 people, including 582 males and 573 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.62%, with male literacy at 91.84% and female literacy at 83.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Bannur (Rural)

Bannur (Rural) 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 Bannur (Rural)

Bannur (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yeliyur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Bannur (Rural) is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Bannur (Rural) is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bannur (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Bannur (Rural)

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

FAQs about Bannur (Rural)