Kanikalabande - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Kanikalabande is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Pavagada and around 104 km from Tumkur. Ponnasamudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanikalabande village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanikalabande is 610560. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.54 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kanikalabande

According to the 2011 Census, Kanikalabande village had a total population of 365 people, including 184 males and 181 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.86%, with male literacy at 77.71% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanikalabande

Kanikalabande 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 Kanikalabande

Kanikalabande is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Kanikalabande is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kanikalabande is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanikalabande

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

Health Facilities in Kanikalabande

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

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