Kannuru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kannuru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Sorab and around 85 km from Shimoga. Ulavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kannuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannuru is 607653. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.99 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kannuru

As per Census 2011, Kannuru village has a total population of 231 people, consisting of 119 males and 112 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 43 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kannuru

Kannuru 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 Kannuru

Kannuru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Kannuru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kannuru is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kannuru

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

Health Facilities in Kannuru

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

FAQs about Kannuru