Kurandur - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Kurandur is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hadavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurandur is 603865. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.34 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kurandur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatkal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurandur

As per Census 2011, Kurandur village has a total population of 142 people, consisting of 78 males and 64 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 820 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 94 literate and 48 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurandur

Kurandur 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 Kurandur

Kurandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Kurandur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kurandur is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurandur

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

Health Facilities in Kurandur

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

FAQs about Kurandur