Where is Kuskuru village located?
Kuskuru is in Shikarpur Taluk of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kuskuru Village
Kuskuru is an inhabited village in Shikarpur Taluk of Shimoga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 607744, the Census 2011 record lists 1,471 people in 321 households and the reported area is 498.08 hectares. The local references include Hirejamburu Gram Panchayat, Shikarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siralkoppa at about 5 km.
Village Code607744
Population1,471
Households321
Area498.08 hectares
Nearest TownSiralkoppa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kuskuru
- Census Village Code
- 607744
- 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
- Hirejamburu
- Households
- 321
- Population
- 1,471
- Male Population
- 721
- Female Population
- 750
- Sex Ratio
- 1,040.22
- Area
- 498.08 hectares
- Area
- 4.98 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Siralkoppa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 577426
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kuskuru at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,471 people, 498.08 hectares of reported area and Siralkoppa as the nearest town reference for Kuskuru, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kuskuru falls under Shikarpur Taluk in Shimoga district, Karnataka.
- The Census village code is 607744.
- The record lists 1,471 people living in 321 households.
- The reported village area is 498.08 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Siralkoppa.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density295.33 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share36.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.55%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share84.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kuskuru in the official administrative record. Census village code 607744, Hirejamburu Gram Panchayat and Shikarpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 29
- District Census Code
- 568
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05517
- Village Census Code
- 607744
- CD Block Code
- 0085
- CD Block Name
- Shikarpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Hirejamburu
Location and Distance
Siralkoppa is the nearest town listed for Kuskuru, about 5 km away. Shimoga is listed as the district headquarters at about 69 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shikarpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 19 km
- District Headquarter
- Shimoga
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 69 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Siralkoppa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Siralkoppa
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Siralkoppa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 498.08 hectares
- Area
- 4.98 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,471 people in 321 households, with 721 male residents and 750 female residents. The average household size is 4.58, and SC share is 36.51% and ST share is 4.55% for Kuskuru. Population density works out to about 295.33 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 321
- Total Population
- 1,471
- Male Population
- 721
- Female Population
- 750
- Sex Ratio
- 1,040.22
- Average Household Size
- 4.58
- SC Population
- 537
- SC Male Population
- 273
- SC Female Population
- 264
- SC Population Share
- 36.51
- ST Population
- 67
- ST Male Population
- 31
- ST Female Population
- 36
- ST Population Share
- 4.55
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kuskuru list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kuskuru 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
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 78.91 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kuskuru include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Kuskuru include self-help groups, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- 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 Kuskuru.
- 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
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kuskuru show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Mango, net sown area is 197.6 hectares and irrigated land is 166.32 hectares (84.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Mango
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 248.94 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.79
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 27.18 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 14.89 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 3.68 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 197.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 31.28 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 166.32
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 87.41 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kuskuru
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 7
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 43% |
| CRM | 2 | 29% |
| CDM | 1 | 14% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 14% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 4 | 57% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 14% |
| Union Bank of India | 1 | 14% |
| Karnataka Bank Ltd | 1 | 14% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 577426 | Shivamogga | Hosanagara | Baruve | 0 D. No.105/85-86, Shimoga Rd, Ripponpet, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577426 |
| Karnataka Bank Ltd | CRM | 577426 | Shivamogga | Hosanagara | Hosanagara (Tp) | Near Police Station, Ripponpete 107/2, Sri Shakti Nilaya, Shivamogga Road, Near Police Station, Ripponpete, Shivamogga… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 577426 | Shivamogga | Hosanagara | Govatoor | Sagar Road, Ripponpete Opp. Ripponpete Post Office, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577426 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 577426 | Shivamogga | Hosanagara | Govatoor | Sagar Road, Near Vinayaka Circle, Ripponpet, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577426 |
| Canara Bank | CDM | 577426 | Shivamogga | Hosanagara | Baruve | 0 D. No.105/85-86, Shimoga Rd, Ripponpet, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577426 |
| Canara Bank | Electronic Kiosk | 577426 | Shivamogga | Hosanagara | Baruve | 0 D. No.105/85-86, Shimoga Rd, Ripponpet, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577426 |
| Canara Bank | CRM | 577426 | Shivamogga | Hosanagara | Baruve | 0 D. No.105/85-86, Shimoga Rd, Ripponpet, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577426 |
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
Which district is Kuskuru village in?
Kuskuru village is in Shimoga district.
Which state is Kuskuru village in?
Kuskuru village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Kuskuru under?
Kuskuru comes under Shikarpur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kuskuru?
The Census village code of Kuskuru is 607744.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kuskuru under?
Kuskuru is listed under HIREJAMBURU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shikarpur.
What is the population of Kuskuru village?
The village record lists 1,471 people and 321 households for Kuskuru.
How many households are in Kuskuru village?
The village record lists 321 households for Kuskuru.
What is the male and female population of Kuskuru?
The record lists 721 male residents and 750 female residents for Kuskuru.
What is the sex ratio of Kuskuru village?
The sex ratio of Kuskuru is 1,040.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kuskuru village?
The reported geographical area of Kuskuru is 498.08 hectares.
What is the population density of Kuskuru village?
The approximate population density of Kuskuru is 295.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kuskuru?
The nearest town listed for Kuskuru is Siralkoppa, about 5 km away.
How far is Kuskuru from the district headquarters?
Kuskuru is about 69 km from Shimoga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kuskuru from the sub-district headquarters?
Kuskuru is about 19 km from Shikarpur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kuskuru?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kuskuru.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kuskuru?
For Kuskuru, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Mango, net sown area is 197.6 hectares and irrigated land is 166.32 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kuskuru?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kuskuru. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.