Kuklur - Virajpet, Kodagu

Kuklur is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Chembe Bellur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuklur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuklur is 618008. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.86 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kuklur 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 Kuklur

According to the 2011 Census, Kuklur village had a total population of 710 people, including 345 males and 365 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.45%, with male literacy at 92.77% and female literacy at 90.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuklur

Kuklur 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 Kuklur

Kuklur 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 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Kuklur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kuklur 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 Kuklur

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

Health Facilities in Kuklur

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

FAQs about Kuklur