Kuruva - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Kuruva is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Honnali and around 60 km from Davanagere. Govinakovi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuruva village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruva is 606836. The village covers a total geographical area of 755.14 hectares and falls under the 577230 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kuruva

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruva village had a total population of 1,609 people, including 808 males and 801 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.56%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 74.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuruva

Kuruva 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 Kuruva

Kuruva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konagavalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Kuruva is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kuruva 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 Kuruva

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

Health Facilities in Kuruva

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

FAQs about Kuruva