Kantapura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kantapura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Rudrapatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantapura is 616781. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.06 hectares and falls under the 573136 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kantapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kantapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kantapura village had a total population of 384 people, including 185 males and 199 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.97%, with male literacy at 83.04% and female literacy at 57.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantapura

Kantapura 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 Kantapura

Kantapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kantapura is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kantapura 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 Kantapura

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

Health Facilities in Kantapura

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

FAQs about Kantapura