Kaniya

Kaniya is a village located in Shikarpur taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Shikarpur (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Amatekoppa is the gram panchayat of Kaniya village.

Kaniya has its own place in the vibrant Shimoga region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kaniya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaniya is 607761. The village spans a total geographical area of 371.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577447. Shikarpur is nearest town to Kaniya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

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Population of Kaniya

Below is a concise population overview of Kaniya as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 681 345 336
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 103 46 57
Scheduled Castes (SC) 18 8 10
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 1 N/A
Literate Population 417 228 189
Illiterate Population 264 117 147

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kaniya village:

  • The total population of Kaniya village is around 681, including approximately 345 males and 336 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 103 children aged 0–6 years in Kaniya village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kaniya village has 18 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kaniya village is about 61.23%, with male literacy at 66.09% and female literacy at 56.25%.
  • There are around 146 households in Kaniya village.

Connectivity of Kaniya

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kaniya

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

Punedahalli Jakkanahalli Sanda Honakinakoppa Haraguvalli Chikkalavathi Amtekoppa Shettihalli Kotta Sadashivapura Kalenahalli

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaniya

Where is Kaniya located?
Kaniya village is situated in Shikarpur Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kaniya?
The Gram Panchayat of Kaniya is Amatekoppa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kaniya?
The pincode of Kaniya is 577447, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kaniya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kaniya is 681, with 345 males and 336 females.
How many households are there in Kaniya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kaniya village has a total of 146 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kaniya as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kaniya is 61.23%. The male literacy rate is 66.09%, while the female literacy rate is 56.25%.