Kengal - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Kengal is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Nelamangala and around 54 km from Bangalore Rural. Honnenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kengal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kengal is 624750. The village covers a total geographical area of 675.64 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kengal 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 Kengal

According to the 2011 Census, Kengal village had a total population of 1,221 people, including 643 males and 578 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.83%, with male literacy at 73.87% and female literacy at 52.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Kengal

Kengal 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 Kengal

Kengal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Kengal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kengal is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kengal

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

Health Facilities in Kengal

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

FAQs about Kengal