Kannal - Basavana Bagevadi, Vijayapura

Kannal is a village situated in the Basavana Bagevadi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Basavana Bagevadi and around 60 km from Bijapur. Kanakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kannal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannal is 599556. The village covers a total geographical area of 1029.97 hectares and falls under the 586203 pincode. Basavana Bagevadi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kannal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devar Hippargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kannal

According to the 2011 Census, Kannal village had a total population of 2,228 people, including 1,149 males and 1,079 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.41%, with male literacy at 72.40% and female literacy at 45.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kannal

Kannal 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 Kannal

Public transport in the Kannal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Benl, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavana Bagevadi to Kannal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Kannal 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 Kannal

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

Health Facilities in Kannal

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

FAQs about Kannal