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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kanikenahalli village had a total population of 467 people, including 218 males and 249 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.33%, with male literacy at 74.60% and female literacy at 49.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

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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