Konandur - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Konandur is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Tirthahalli and around 60 km from Shimoga. Konanduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konandur is 608079. The village covers a total geographical area of 630.79 hectares and falls under the 577422 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Konandur

According to the 2011 Census, Konandur village had a total population of 3,973 people, including 1,933 males and 2,040 females, living in 996 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.09%, with male literacy at 90.69% and female literacy at 81.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Konandur

Konandur 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 Konandur

Konandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Konandur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Konandur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konandur

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

Health Facilities in Konandur

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

FAQs about Konandur