Kanneshwar - Hangal, Haveri

Kanneshwar is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Koosanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanneshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanneshwar is 604177. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.89 hectares and falls under the 581120 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kanneshwar

As per Census 2011, Kanneshwar village has a total population of 684 people, consisting of 325 males and 359 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 167 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanneshwar

Kanneshwar 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 Kanneshwar

Kanneshwar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Kanneshwar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kanneshwar is about 29 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 Kanneshwar

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

Health Facilities in Kanneshwar

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

FAQs about Kanneshwar