Kambal - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Kambal is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Nelamangala and around 61 km from Bangalore Rural. Shivagange serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kambal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kambal is 624767. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.55 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kambal

According to the 2011 Census, Kambal village had a total population of 1,265 people, including 657 males and 608 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.80%, with male literacy at 84.75% and female literacy at 64.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336.

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 Population1,265657608
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186751
Scheduled Castes (SC)336173163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population858500358
Illiterate Population407157250

Nearby Villages of Kambal

Kambal 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)
NarayanapuraSouth-West1.47 km
ShivagangeNorth-West1.56 km
GantehosahalliEast1.96 km
MylanahalliSouth2.22 km
GottikereNorth-East2.31 km
MachenahalliNorth-East2.76 km
MooganahalliSouth-East2.84 km
GangenapuraNorth-West2.90 km
VeerasagaraWest2.90 km
KasaragattaEast3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kambal

Public transport in the Kambal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Kambal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kambal 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 Kambal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kambal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kambal

Where is Kambal located?

Kambal village is located in Nelamangala Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kambal?

The Gram Panchayat of Kambal is Shivagange.

What is the population of Kambal?

Kambal had a total population of 1,265, including 657 males and 608 females.

How many households are there in Kambal?

Kambal had 320 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kambal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kambal was 74.80%. Male literacy was 84.75% and female literacy was 64.27%.