Kakanur - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kakanur is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kakanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakanur is 606968. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.66 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kakanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kakanur village had a total population of 2,143 people, including 1,084 males and 1,059 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.43%, with male literacy at 83.22% and female literacy at 71.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakanur

Kakanur 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 Kakanur

Kakanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikjajur Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Kakanur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kakanur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakanur

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

Health Facilities in Kakanur

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

FAQs about Kakanur