Nittur - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Nittur is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Virajpet and around 70 km from Madikeri. Nittur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nittur is 618086. The village covers a total geographical area of 1398.59 hectares and falls under the 571219 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Nittur 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 Nittur

According to the 2011 Census, Nittur village had a total population of 2,223 people, including 1,073 males and 1,150 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.53%, with male literacy at 66.81% and female literacy at 60.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,163.

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

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 Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Nittur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Nittur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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