Kanathur - Alur, Hassan

Kanathur is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kanathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanathur is 616340. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.59 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kanathur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanathur village had a total population of 897 people, including 446 males and 451 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 77.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanathur

Kanathur 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 Kanathur

Kanathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Kanathur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kanathur is about 18 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 Kanathur

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

Health Facilities in Kanathur

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

FAQs about Kanathur