Kenaloya - Kamdara, Gumla

Kenaloya is a village situated in the Kamdara subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 72 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamdara and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Ramtolya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenaloya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenaloya is 375838. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 835325 pincode.

Kenaloya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sisai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kenaloya

According to the 2011 Census, Kenaloya village had a total population of 614 people, including 309 males and 305 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.83%, with male literacy at 74.89% and female literacy at 41.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 464.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenaloya

Kenaloya 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 Kenaloya

Kenaloya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakaspur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Kenaloya is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenaloya

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

Health Facilities in Kenaloya

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

FAQs about Kenaloya