Nittur - Ranibennur, Haveri

Nittur is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Nittur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nittur is 604552. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.57 hectares and falls under the 581115 pincode. Ranibennur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Nittur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Nittur

As per Census 2011, Nittur village has a total population of 1,747 people, consisting of 885 males and 862 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,210 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 327 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nittur

Nittur 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 Nittur

Nittur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranibennur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranibennur to Nittur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Nittur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nittur

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

Health Facilities in Nittur

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

FAQs about Nittur