Kanikenahalli - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Kanikenahalli is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Magadi and around 56 km from Ramanagara. Bittasandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanikenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanikenahalli is 625878. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.26 hectares and falls under the 562127 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kanikenahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kanikenahalli

As per Census 2011, Kanikenahalli village has a total population of 690 people, consisting of 336 males and 354 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanikenahalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population690336354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623131
Scheduled Castes (SC)914645
Literate Population501269232
Illiterate Population18967122

Nearby Villages of Kanikenahalli

Kanikenahalli 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)
MallikarjunapalyaNorth-East1.03 km
GangenapuraSouth-East1.28 km
MuppenahalliWest1.81 km
BittasandraNorth-East1.95 km
VaddarahalliSouth-East1.95 km
GoruruSouth2.00 km
RanganabettaSouth-West2.13 km
ParvathapalyaSouth2.47 km
RangenahalliNorth-East2.55 km
BanavadiNorth-West2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanikenahalli

Kanikenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Kanikenahalli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Kanikenahalli is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanikenahalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Kanikenahalli

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

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

FAQs about Kanikenahalli

Where is Kanikenahalli located?

Kanikenahalli village is located in Magadi Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanikenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanikenahalli is Bittasandra.

What is the pincode of Kanikenahalli?

The pincode of Kanikenahalli is 562127.

What is the population of Kanikenahalli?

Kanikenahalli has a total population of 690, including 336 males and 354 females.

How many households are there in Kanikenahalli?

There are 165 households in Kanikenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kanikenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanikenahalli is 72.61%. Male literacy is 80.06% and female literacy is 65.54%.