Kumbalur - Harihar, Davanagere

Kumbalur is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kumbalur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbalur is 606232. The village covers a total geographical area of 1075.7 hectares and falls under the 577530 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kumbalur

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbalur village had a total population of 4,650 people, including 2,344 males and 2,306 females, living in 984 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.09%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 67.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 757, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbalur

Kumbalur 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 Kumbalur

Kumbalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harihar, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Kumbalur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kumbalur is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbalur

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

Health Facilities in Kumbalur

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

FAQs about Kumbalur