Kannigeri - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Kannigeri is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kannigeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannigeri is 602887. The village covers a total geographical area of 1886.06 hectares and falls under the 581359 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kannigeri

According to the 2011 Census, Kannigeri village had a total population of 381 people, including 181 males and 200 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.06%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 60.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Kannigeri

Kannigeri 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 Kannigeri

Kannigeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Kannigeri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kannigeri is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kannigeri

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

Health Facilities in Kannigeri

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

FAQs about Kannigeri