Kanthapura - Nagamangala, Mandya

Kanthapura is a village situated in the Nagamangala taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagamangala and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Kanthapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthapura is 613985. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.85 hectares and falls under the 571432 pincode. Nagamangala is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kanthapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nagamangala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanthapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kanthapura village had a total population of 415 people, including 196 males and 219 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.20%, with male literacy at 57.71% and female literacy at 41.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanthapura

Kanthapura 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 Kanthapura

Kanthapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagamangala to Kanthapura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Kanthapura is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanthapura

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

Health Facilities in Kanthapura

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

FAQs about Kanthapura