Kilandur Jungle - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kilandur Jungle is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Hosanagara and around 105 km from Shimoga. Karimane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kilandur Jungle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kilandur Jungle is 608021. The village covers a total geographical area of 3977.95 hectares and falls under the 577425 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kilandur Jungle 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 Kilandur Jungle

As per Census 2011, Kilandur Jungle village has a total population of 9 people, consisting of 4 males and 5 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 1,250 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4 literate and 5 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kilandur Jungle are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population945
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312
Literate Population431
Illiterate Population514

Nearby Villages of Kilandur Jungle

Kilandur Jungle 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)
MalaliEast3.71 km
BhramanavadaNorth-East5.46 km
MudoorWest6.10 km
ByseNorth-East6.28 km
KarimaneSouth-East6.51 km
HalliholeSouth-West6.61 km
KattinaholeNorth-West7.12 km
KilandurEast7.39 km
MathikaiNorth7.73 km
YedamoggeSouth7.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kilandur Jungle

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kilandur Jungle. The nearest railway station is Senapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Kilandur Jungle is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kilandur Jungle is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kilandur Jungle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kilandur Jungle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kilandur Jungle

Where is Kilandur Jungle located?

Kilandur Jungle village is located in Hosanagara Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kilandur Jungle?

The Gram Panchayat of Kilandur Jungle is Karimane.

What is the pincode of Kilandur Jungle?

The pincode of Kilandur Jungle is 577425.

What is the population of Kilandur Jungle?

Kilandur Jungle has a total population of 9, including 4 males and 5 females.

How many households are there in Kilandur Jungle?

There are 3 households in Kilandur Jungle.

What is the literacy rate in Kilandur Jungle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kilandur Jungle is 44.44%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 20.00%.