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

As per Census 2011, Kannaguni village has a total population of 266 people, consisting of 131 males and 135 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 161 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population266131135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231310
Scheduled Castes (SC)381721
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 has a total population of 266, including 131 males and 135 females.

How many households are there in Kannaguni?

There are 67 households in Kannaguni.

What is the literacy rate in Kannaguni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kannaguni is 60.53%. Male literacy is 69.47% and female literacy is 51.85%.