Kenchanapura - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Kenchanapura is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Magadi and around 60 km from Ramanagara. Madigondanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchanapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchanapura is 625836. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.67 hectares and falls under the 561101 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kenchanapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Magadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kenchanapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchanapura village had a total population of 183 people, including 87 males and 96 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.78%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 64.71%.

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 Population1838796
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19811
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1216655
Illiterate Population622141

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MallligunteSouth-West1.28 km
ArasinakunteSouth-East1.40 km
AjjahalliNorth1.60 km
KuthingereNorth-West1.67 km
AladakatteSouth-East2.19 km
KannasandraSouth2.48 km
OmbathanakunteEast2.96 km
ByrapuraSouth-West3.21 km
AdarangiNorth3.36 km
MadigondanahalliSouth-East3.73 km

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 Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Kenchanapura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Kenchanapura is about 60 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 Kenchanapura

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

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kenchanapura

Where is Kenchanapura located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kenchanapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kenchanapura is Madigondanahalli.

What is the pincode of Kenchanapura?

The pincode of Kenchanapura is 561101.

What is the population of Kenchanapura?

Kenchanapura had a total population of 183, including 87 males and 96 females.

How many households are there in Kenchanapura?

Kenchanapura had 39 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kenchanapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kenchanapura was 73.78%. Male literacy was 83.54% and female literacy was 64.71%.