Kannal - Maski, Raichur

Kannal is a village situated in the Maski taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Lingsugur and around 121 km from Raichur. Kannal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannal is 600511. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.82 hectares and falls under the 584125 pincode. Mudgal is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kannal

According to the 2011 Census, Kannal village had a total population of 1,224 people, including 607 males and 617 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.40%, with male literacy at 67.24% and female literacy at 38.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Kannal

Kannal 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 Kannal

Kannal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudgal to Kannal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Kannal is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kannal

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

Health Facilities in Kannal

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

FAQs about Kannal