Kenchanahalli - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Kenchanahalli is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Nelamangala and around 32 km from Bangalore Rural. Srinivasapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchanahalli is 624908. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.06 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kenchanahalli 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 Kenchanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchanahalli village had a total population of 360 people, including 184 males and 176 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.09%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 63.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchanahalli

Kenchanahalli 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 Kenchanahalli

Kenchanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golhalli, 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 Nelamangala to Kenchanahalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kenchanahalli is about 32 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 Kenchanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kenchanahalli

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

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