Kandavara - Belur, Hassan

Kandavara 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 42 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Tholalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandavara is 615132. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.99 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kandavara 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 Kandavara

As per Census 2011, Kandavara village has a total population of 370 people, consisting of 177 males and 193 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandavara

Kandavara 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 Kandavara

Kandavara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Kandavara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kandavara is about 42 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 Kandavara

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

Health Facilities in Kandavara

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

FAQs about Kandavara