Kanuru - Sagar, Shivamogga

Kanuru is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 62 km from Sagar and around 137 km from Shimoga. Banukuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanuru is 607131. The village covers a total geographical area of 1702.84 hectares and falls under the 577421 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kanuru

According to the 2011 Census, Kanuru village had a total population of 272 people, including 135 males and 137 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.83%, with male literacy at 68.64% and female literacy at 53.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanuru

Kanuru 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 Kanuru

Public transport in the Kanuru is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chitrapur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Kanuru is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kanuru is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanuru

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

Health Facilities in Kanuru

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

FAQs about Kanuru