Kaniyar is an inhabited village in Arkalgud Taluk of Hassan district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 616631, the Census 2011 record lists 1,164 people in 243 households and the reported area is 268.63 hectares. The local references include Hulikallu Gram Panchayat, Arkalgud CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arkalgud at about 9 km.
In short:
Kaniyar is a village in Arkalgud Taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 616631 and 1,164 people in 243 households.
Village Code616631
Population1,164
Households243
Area268.63 hectares
Nearest TownArkalgud
Detailed village profile
Kaniyar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,164 people, 268.63 hectares of reported area and Arkalgud as the nearest town reference for Kaniyar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kaniyar falls under Arkalgud Taluk in Hassan district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 616631.
The record lists 1,164 people living in 243 households.
The reported village area is 268.63 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Arkalgud.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Kaniyar
Census Village Code
616631
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Hassan
District Census Code
574
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arkalgud
Sub-district Census Code
05558
CD Block
Arkalgud
Gram Panchayat
Hulikallu
Households
243
Population
1,164
Male Population
589
Female Population
575
Sex Ratio
976.23
Area
268.63 hectares
Area
2.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Arkalgud
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
573142
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density433.31 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.49%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.17%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kaniyar in the official administrative record. Census village code 616631, Hulikallu Gram Panchayat and Arkalgud CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
574
Sub-district Census Code
05558
Village Census Code
616631
CD Block Code
0126
CD Block Name
Arkalgud
Gram Panchayat Name
Hulikallu
Location and Distance
Arkalgud is the nearest town listed for Kaniyar, about 9 km away. Hassan is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Arkalgud
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Hassan
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arkalgud
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arkalgud
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Arkalgud
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
268.63 hectares
Area
2.69 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,164 people in 243 households, with 589 male residents and 575 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 41.49% and ST share is 0.17% for Kaniyar. Population density works out to about 433.31 people per sq km.
Total Households
243
Total Population
1,164
Male Population
589
Female Population
575
Sex Ratio
976.23
Average Household Size
4.79
SC Population
483
SC Male Population
237
SC Female Population
246
SC Population Share
41.49
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.17
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kaniyar list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kaniyar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kaniyar include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.54 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kaniyar include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kaniyar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Kaniyar.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kaniyar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Tobacco, net sown area is 219.01 hectares and irrigated land is 44.92 hectares (20.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Tobacco
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.29
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.69 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
14.58 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
219.01
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
174.09 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.92
Canals Area In Hectares
24.92 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of Baroda
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kaniyar village located?
Kaniyar is in Arkalgud Taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Kaniyar village in?
Kaniyar village is in Hassan district.
Which state is Kaniyar village in?
Kaniyar village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Kaniyar under?
Kaniyar comes under Arkalgud Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kaniyar?
The Census village code of Kaniyar is 616631.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kaniyar under?
Kaniyar is listed under HULIKALLU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Arkalgud.
What is the population of Kaniyar village?
The village record lists 1,164 people and 243 households for Kaniyar.
How many households are in Kaniyar village?
The village record lists 243 households for Kaniyar.
What is the male and female population of Kaniyar?
The record lists 589 male residents and 575 female residents for Kaniyar.
What is the sex ratio of Kaniyar village?
The sex ratio of Kaniyar is 976.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kaniyar village?
The reported geographical area of Kaniyar is 268.63 hectares.
What is the population density of Kaniyar village?
The approximate population density of Kaniyar is 433.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kaniyar?
The nearest town listed for Kaniyar is Arkalgud, about 9 km away.
How far is Kaniyar from the district headquarters?
Kaniyar is about 40 km from Hassan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kaniyar from the sub-district headquarters?
Kaniyar is about 9 km from Arkalgud, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kaniyar?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Kaniyar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kaniyar?
For Kaniyar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Tobacco, net sown area is 219.01 hectares and irrigated land is 44.92 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kaniyar?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kaniyar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.