Kanathur

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native_name = Kanathur | type = Village | latd = 13.10 | longd = 76.40
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Tumkur
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altitude = 794
population_as_of = 2001
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Kanathur (Kannada: ಕಣತೂರು) is a village in Turvekere taluk of Tumkur district, in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Kanathur is famous for its copra. It is the birth place of veteran stage artiste Master Hirannaiah father Hirannaiah.

Geography

Kanathur is located at coord|13.10|N|76.67|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Tiptur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiptur] ] . It has an average elevation of 794 metres (2604 feet).Turuvekere is around 12 km east of Kanathur. Tiptur Railway Station and Banasandra Railway Station are the nearest railheads. Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kanathur had a population of 5000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kanathur has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Tiptur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

There is 1 Primary & High School run by the Government.

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