Kandaganur - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Kandaganur is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Muddebihal and around 96 km from Bijapur. Yarazari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandaganur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandaganur is 599612. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.42 hectares and falls under the 586129 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kandaganur

According to the 2011 Census, Kandaganur village had a total population of 939 people, including 452 males and 487 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.26%, with male literacy at 83.64% and female literacy at 50.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population939452487
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246757
Scheduled Castes (SC)1768591
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1055
Literate Population540322218
Illiterate Population399130269

Nearby Villages of Kandaganur

Kandaganur 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)
HandargallSouth-East1.80 km
MudurNorth-West2.06 km
YarazeriEast3.10 km
ChirchankalNorth3.15 km
ChalamiNorth3.71 km
NagaralSouth-East3.74 km
KalagiNorth-West4.29 km
Hire MyageriSouth4.31 km
HarindralNorth-East4.35 km
TapalkattiNorth4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandaganur

Kandaganur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Kandaganur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Kandaganur is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandaganur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kandaganur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandaganur 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 Kandaganur

Where is Kandaganur located?

Kandaganur village is located in Muddebihal Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kandaganur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandaganur is Yarazari.

What is the pincode of Kandaganur?

The pincode of Kandaganur is 586129.

What is the population of Kandaganur?

Kandaganur had a total population of 939, including 452 males and 487 females.

How many households are there in Kandaganur?

Kandaganur had 170 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kandaganur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandaganur was 66.26%. Male literacy was 83.64% and female literacy was 50.70%.