Kaniyar

Kaniyar is a village located in Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Arkalgud (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Hulikallu is the gram panchayat of Kaniyar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kaniyar unique in its vibrant Arkalgud-Hassan region. You’ll see Kaniyar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kaniyar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaniyar is 616631. The village spans a total geographical area of 268.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573142. Arkalgud is nearest town to Kaniyar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaniyar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Arkalgud Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kaniyar

Population of Kaniyar

According to the 2011 Census, Kaniyar has a total population of about 1,164, with approximately 589 males and 575 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 118 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 483 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.06%, with male literacy at about 71.99% and female literacy near 53.91%. There are around 243 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaniyar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaniyar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaniyar. As per the 2011 stats, Kaniyar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kaniyar

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaniyar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaniyar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaniyar