Karenahalli - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Karenahalli is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Dod Ballapur and around 29 km from Bangalore Rural. Thippuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karenahalli is 625035. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.26 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Karenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Karenahalli village had a total population of 221 people, including 113 males and 108 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.00%, with male literacy at 81.37% and female literacy at 52.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population221113108
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18117
Scheduled Castes (SC)442222
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472720
Literate Population1368353
Illiterate Population853055

Nearby Villages of Karenahalli

Karenahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AllalasandraSouth-East1.44 km
KamalurSouth1.69 km
SevanagaraWest2.18 km
AntharahalliSouth-East2.27 km
MelinanaikaradahalliNorth2.37 km
BachchahalliSouth-East2.61 km
SiravaraSouth-West2.76 km
ChokkanahalliNorth-West2.98 km
Shivalinga PuraEast3.12 km
Kolur PlantationSouth3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karenahalli

Karenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maklidrug, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Karenahalli is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Karenahalli is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karenahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karenahalli

Where is Karenahalli located?

Karenahalli village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Karenahalli is Thippuru.

What is the population of Karenahalli?

Karenahalli had a total population of 221, including 113 males and 108 females.

How many households are there in Karenahalli?

Karenahalli had 51 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karenahalli was 67.00%. Male literacy was 81.37% and female literacy was 52.48%.