Where is Kaniya village located?
Kaniya is in Shikarpur Taluk of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India.
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Kaniya Village
Kaniya is an inhabited village in Shikarpur Taluk of Shimoga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 607761, the Census 2011 record lists 681 people in 146 households and the reported area is 371.45 hectares. The local references include Amtekoppa Gram Panchayat, Shikarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shikarpur at about 11 km.
Kaniya is a village in Shikarpur Taluk, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 607761 and 681 people in 146 households.
Village Code607761
Population681
Households146
Area371.45 hectares
Nearest TownShikarpur
Detailed village profile
Kaniya at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 681 people, 371.45 hectares of reported area and Shikarpur as the nearest town reference for Kaniya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kaniya falls under Shikarpur Taluk in Shimoga district, Karnataka.
- The Census village code is 607761.
- The record lists 681 people living in 146 households.
- The reported village area is 371.45 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Shikarpur.
- 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kaniya
- Census Village Code
- 607761
- State
- Karnataka
- State Census Code
- 29
- District
- Shimoga
- District Census Code
- 568
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shikarpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05517
- CD Block
- Shikarpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Amtekoppa
- Households
- 146
- Population
- 681
- Male Population
- 345
- Female Population
- 336
- Sex Ratio
- 973.91
- Area
- 371.45 hectares
- Area
- 3.71 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Shikarpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 577447
- 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 Density
183.34 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.66 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
2.64%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.15%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
50.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kaniya in the official administrative record. Census village code 607761, Amtekoppa Gram Panchayat and Shikarpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 29
- District Census Code
- 568
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05517
- Village Census Code
- 607761
- CD Block Code
- 0085
- CD Block Name
- Shikarpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Amtekoppa
Location and Distance
Shikarpur is the nearest town listed for Kaniya, about 11 km away. Shimoga is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shikarpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Shimoga
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 68 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Shikarpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 11 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Shikarpur
- Distance within State/UT
- 11 km
- Nearest Town
- Shikarpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 371.45 hectares
- Area
- 3.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 681 people in 146 households, with 345 male residents and 336 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 2.64% and ST share is 0.15% for Kaniya. Population density works out to about 183.34 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 146
- Total Population
- 681
- Male Population
- 345
- Female Population
- 336
- Sex Ratio
- 973.91
- Average Household Size
- 4.66
- SC Population
- 18
- SC Male Population
- 8
- SC Female Population
- 10
- SC Population Share
- 2.64
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.15
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kaniya list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kaniya include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated 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
- 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
- 3.09 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 49.65 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kaniya include mobile phone coverage, 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
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public 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 Kaniya include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
- 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 Kaniya.
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kaniya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 150.86 hectares and irrigated land is 76.44 hectares (50.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.5
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 22.23 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 169.96 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 20.35 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.46 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 150.86
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 74.42 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 76.44
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 26.79 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Kaniya village in?
Kaniya village is in Shimoga district.
Which state is Kaniya village in?
Kaniya village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Kaniya under?
Kaniya comes under Shikarpur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kaniya?
The Census village code of Kaniya is 607761.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kaniya under?
Kaniya is listed under AMTEKOPPA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shikarpur.
What is the population of Kaniya village?
The village record lists 681 people and 146 households for Kaniya.
How many households are in Kaniya village?
The village record lists 146 households for Kaniya.
What is the male and female population of Kaniya?
The record lists 345 male residents and 336 female residents for Kaniya.
What is the sex ratio of Kaniya village?
The sex ratio of Kaniya is 973.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kaniya village?
The reported geographical area of Kaniya is 371.45 hectares.
What is the population density of Kaniya village?
The approximate population density of Kaniya is 183.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kaniya?
The nearest town listed for Kaniya is Shikarpur, about 11 km away.
How far is Kaniya from the district headquarters?
Kaniya is about 68 km from Shimoga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kaniya from the sub-district headquarters?
Kaniya is about 11 km from Shikarpur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kaniya?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kaniya.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kaniya?
For Kaniya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 150.86 hectares and irrigated land is 76.44 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kaniya.