Kusnur - Hangal, Haveri

Kusnur is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Koosanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusnur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusnur is 604168. The village covers a total geographical area of 1158.33 hectares and falls under the 581120 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kusnur 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 Kusnur

According to the 2011 Census, Kusnur village had a total population of 3,567 people, including 1,838 males and 1,729 females, living in 800 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.11%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 77.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusnur

Kusnur 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 Kusnur

Kusnur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Kusnur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kusnur is about 30 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 Kusnur

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

Health Facilities in Kusnur

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

FAQs about Kusnur