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

As per Census 2011, Kenchanapura village has a total population of 183 people, consisting of 87 males and 96 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 62 illiterate residents.

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

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

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:

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