Kudakuru - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Kudakuru is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Piriyapatna and around 75 km from Mysore. Bettadatunga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudakuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudakuru is 618186. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.61 hectares and falls under the 571102 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kudakuru

As per Census 2011, Kudakuru village has a total population of 812 people, consisting of 407 males and 405 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population812407405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804040
Scheduled Castes (SC)1356669
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643232
Literate Population522284238
Illiterate Population290123167

Nearby Villages of Kudakuru

Kudakuru 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)
HiremalaliNorth-East2.33 km
NandipuraSouth2.38 km
N. SettihalliEast2.45 km
BarseSouth-West2.66 km
BettadakavalWest2.70 km
Bettada ThungaNorth-West2.72 km
KelaganahalliEast2.83 km
NilangalaSouth-East2.94 km
ChikkamalaliNorth3.70 km
AithanahalliSouth-West3.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudakuru

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kudakuru. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Kudakuru is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kudakuru is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudakuru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kudakuru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kudakuru

Where is Kudakuru located?

Kudakuru village is located in Piriyapatna Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kudakuru?

The Gram Panchayat of Kudakuru is Bettadatunga.

What is the pincode of Kudakuru?

The pincode of Kudakuru is 571102.

What is the population of Kudakuru?

Kudakuru has a total population of 812, including 407 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Kudakuru?

There are 170 households in Kudakuru.

What is the literacy rate in Kudakuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudakuru is 64.29%. Male literacy is 69.78% and female literacy is 58.77%.