Kannaguni - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Kannaguni is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Kunigal and around 60 km from Tumkur. Nademavinapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kannaguni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannaguni is 612463. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.18 hectares and falls under the 572134 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kannaguni

According to the 2011 Census, Kannaguni village had a total population of 266 people, including 131 males and 135 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.26%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population266131135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231310
Scheduled Castes (SC)381721
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1619170
Illiterate Population1054065

Nearby Villages of Kannaguni

Kannaguni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HadonahalliNorth-West1.62 km
NademavinapuraSouth1.87 km
ThuvekereWest2.13 km
BommadigereNorth2.57 km
KenkereSouth-East2.68 km
Madike KannasandraNorth2.94 km
SiddapuraSouth-West2.97 km
ThuruganoorNorth-West3.28 km
KaggereSouth3.59 km
UrukehalliSouth-East3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kannaguni

Kannaguni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Kannaguni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kannaguni 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 Kannaguni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kannaguni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kannaguni

Where is Kannaguni located?

Kannaguni village is located in Kunigal Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kannaguni?

The Gram Panchayat of Kannaguni is Nademavinapura.

What is the pincode of Kannaguni?

The pincode of Kannaguni is 572134.

What is the population of Kannaguni?

Kannaguni had a total population of 266, including 131 males and 135 females.

How many households are there in Kannaguni?

Kannaguni had 67 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kannaguni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kannaguni was 66.26%. Male literacy was 77.12% and female literacy was 56.00%.