Kanur - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Kanur is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Virajpet and around 60 km from Madikeri. Kanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanur is 618058. The village covers a total geographical area of 1143.74 hectares and falls under the 571216 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kanur 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 Kanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanur village had a total population of 1,796 people, including 855 males and 941 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.96%, with male literacy at 82.77% and female literacy at 71.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 646.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanur

Kanur 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 Kanur

Kanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kanur

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

FAQs about Kanur