Thannimani - Madikeri, Kodagu

Thannimani is a village situated in the Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Madikeri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhagamandala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thannimani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thannimani is 617794. The village covers a total geographical area of 1989.74 hectares and falls under the 571247 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Thannimani

According to the 2011 Census, Thannimani village had a total population of 893 people, including 446 males and 447 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.11%, with male literacy at 93.01% and female literacy at 85.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Thannimani

Thannimani 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 Thannimani

Thannimani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kodimbala Halt, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Thannimani is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Thannimani is about 40 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 Thannimani

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

Health Facilities in Thannimani

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

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