Makanur - Ranibennur, Haveri

Makanur is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Makanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makanur is 604564. The village covers a total geographical area of 1367.02 hectares and falls under the 581123 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Makanur

According to the 2011 Census, Makanur village had a total population of 4,891 people, including 2,522 males and 2,369 females, living in 973 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.03%, with male literacy at 88.02% and female literacy at 71.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Makanur

Makanur 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 Makanur

Makanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Makanur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Makanur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makanur

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

Health Facilities in Makanur

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

FAQs about Makanur