Kappanahalli - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Kappanahalli is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Shikarpur and around 75 km from Shimoga. Kappanahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kappanahalli is 607768. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.76 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kappanahalli

As per Census 2011, Kappanahalli village has a total population of 2,565 people, consisting of 1,282 males and 1,283 females. The village has 569 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 276 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,686 literate and 879 illiterate residents. Additionally, 681 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kappanahalli

Kappanahalli 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 Kappanahalli

Public transport in the Kappanahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Kappanahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kappanahalli is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kappanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kappanahalli

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

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