Kenchanapura - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Kenchanapura is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Nelamangala and around 43 km from Bangalore Rural. Kodigehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchanapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchanapura is 624800. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.34 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kenchanapura 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 Kenchanapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchanapura village had a total population of 339 people, including 172 males and 167 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.92%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 63.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchanapura

Kenchanapura 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 Kenchanapura

Kenchanapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kengeri, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Kenchanapura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kenchanapura is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenchanapura

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

Health Facilities in Kenchanapura

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

FAQs about Kenchanapura