Kannur - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Kannur is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Bangarpet and around 38 km from Kolar. Kangandlahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kannur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannur is 622799. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.03 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kannur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kolar gold field Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kannur

As per Census 2011, Kannur village has a total population of 933 people, consisting of 470 males and 463 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 645 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kannur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kannur

Kannur 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 Kannur

Kannur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Oorgaum, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Kannur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kannur is about 38 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 Kannur

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

Health Facilities in Kannur

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

FAQs about Kannur