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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kanuru village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 135 males and 137 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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