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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kanthapura village has a total population of 415 people, consisting of 196 males and 219 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population415196219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392118
Scheduled Castes (SC)632736
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population18510184
Illiterate Population23095135

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KalenahalliWest0.94 km
KuppahalliSouth1.64 km
GejjehosahalliSouth1.95 km
GangasamudraNorth-East2.00 km
GollarahalliNorth-East2.26 km
KarikyathanahalliWest2.40 km
HandenahalliNorth-West2.45 km
ThattekereWest2.56 km
IjjalagattaSouth-East2.65 km
UyanahalliSouth-West2.69 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanthapura

Where is Kanthapura located?

Kanthapura village is located in Nagamangala Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanthapura?

Kanthapura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanthapura?

The pincode of Kanthapura is 571432.

What is the population of Kanthapura?

Kanthapura has a total population of 415, including 196 males and 219 females.

How many households are there in Kanthapura?

There are 95 households in Kanthapura.

What is the literacy rate in Kanthapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanthapura is 44.58%. Male literacy is 51.53% and female literacy is 38.36%.