Khannur - Navalgund, Dharwad

Khannur is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Nayakanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khannur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khannur is 602353. The village covers a total geographical area of 928.39 hectares and falls under the 582208 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Khannur

According to the 2011 Census, Khannur village had a total population of 761 people, including 397 males and 364 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.83%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 66.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Khannur

Khannur 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 Khannur

Khannur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hombal, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Khannur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Khannur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khannur

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

Health Facilities in Khannur

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

FAQs about Khannur