Kanuru

Kanuru is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 62km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 137km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Banukuli is the gram panchayat of Kanuru village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanuru unique in its vibrant Sagar-Shimoga region. You’ll see Kanuru’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanuru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanuru is 607131. The village spans a total geographical area of 1702.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577421. Bhatkal is nearest town to Kanuru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanuru village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanuru

Population of Kanuru

According to the 2011 Census, Kanuru has a total population of about 272, with approximately 135 males and 137 females. The sex ratio is around 1014 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 31 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 13. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.68%, with male literacy at about 60.00% and female literacy near 47.45%. There are around 69 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanuru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanuru

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanuru. As per the 2011 stats, Kanuru had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanuru

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanuru helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanuru.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanuru