Kuruvanka - Arsikere, Hassan

Kuruvanka is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kuruvanka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruvanka is 615584. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.94 hectares and falls under the 573103 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kuruvanka

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruvanka village had a total population of 1,382 people, including 687 males and 695 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.04%, with male literacy at 86.61% and female literacy at 61.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, 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 Kuruvanka

Kuruvanka 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 Kuruvanka

Kuruvanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Kuruvanka is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kuruvanka is about 56 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 Kuruvanka

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

Health Facilities in Kuruvanka

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

FAQs about Kuruvanka