Kanganur - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Kanganur is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Samalpatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanganur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanganur is 644212. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.7 hectares and falls under the 635306 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kanganur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanganur village had a total population of 265 people, including 136 males and 129 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.09%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 55.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanganur

Kanganur 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 Kanganur

Kanganur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samalpatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Kanganur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanganur

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

Health Facilities in Kanganur

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

FAQs about Kanganur