Kumtoor - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Kumtoor is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Virajpet and around 90 km from Madikeri. Srimangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumtoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumtoor is 618074. The village covers a total geographical area of 1379.05 hectares and falls under the 571217 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Kumtoor village had a total population of 2,357 people, including 1,201 males and 1,156 females, living in 692 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.07%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 74.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 888.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumtoor

Kumtoor 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 Kumtoor

Kumtoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Kumtoor is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kumtoor is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumtoor

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

Health Facilities in Kumtoor

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

FAQs about Kumtoor