Kanikenahalli - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Kanikenahalli is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Dod Ballapur and around 61 km from Bangalore Rural. Bhaktarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanikenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanikenahalli is 624989. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.98 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kanikenahalli

As per Census 2011, Kanikenahalli village has a total population of 467 people, consisting of 218 males and 249 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 249 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 117 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanikenahalli are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanikenahalli

Kanikenahalli 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 Kanikenahalli

Public transport in the Kanikenahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maklidrug, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Kanikenahalli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kanikenahalli is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanikenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kanikenahalli

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

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