Kanaikanahalli - Belur, Hassan

Kanaikanahalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bantenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanaikanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaikanahalli is 615222. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.52 hectares and falls under the 573216 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kanaikanahalli

As per Census 2011, Kanaikanahalli village has a total population of 497 people, consisting of 240 males and 257 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanaikanahalli

Kanaikanahalli 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 Kanaikanahalli

Public transport in the Kanaikanahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Kanaikanahalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kanaikanahalli is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanaikanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kanaikanahalli

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

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