Kummuru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kummuru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Sorab and around 96 km from Shimoga. Udri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kummuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kummuru is 607481. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.73 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kummuru 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 Kummuru

According to the 2011 Census, Kummuru village had a total population of 449 people, including 226 males and 223 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.19%, with male literacy at 84.18% and female literacy at 80.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Kummuru

Kummuru 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 Kummuru

Kummuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Kummuru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kummuru is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kummuru

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

Health Facilities in Kummuru

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

FAQs about Kummuru