Kadanur - Virajpet, Kodagu

Kadanur is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kadanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadanur is 618007. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.75 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kadanur 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 Kadanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kadanur village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 657 males and 638 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.60%, with male literacy at 91.20% and female literacy at 79.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadanur

Kadanur 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 Kadanur

Kadanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pappinissery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Kadanur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kadanur is about 30 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 Kadanur

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

Health Facilities in Kadanur

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

FAQs about Kadanur