Kaniyar - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kaniyar is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hulikallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaniyar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaniyar is 616631. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.63 hectares and falls under the 573142 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kaniyar

As per Census 2011, Kaniyar village has a total population of 1,164 people, consisting of 589 males and 575 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 483 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kaniyar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kaniyar

Kaniyar 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 Kaniyar

Kaniyar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kaniyar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kaniyar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaniyar

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

Health Facilities in Kaniyar

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

FAQs about Kaniyar