Kanabandur - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kanabandur is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Hosanagara and around 43 km from Shimoga. Heddharipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanabandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanabandur is 608009. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.78 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kanabandur

As per Census 2011, Kanabandur village has a total population of 520 people, consisting of 249 males and 271 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanabandur

Kanabandur 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 Kanabandur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kanabandur. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Kanabandur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kanabandur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanabandur

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

Health Facilities in Kanabandur

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

FAQs about Kanabandur