Kenkere - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Kenkere is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from Magadi and around 64 km from Ramanagara. Kannur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenkere is 625807. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.51 hectares and falls under the 561101 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Kenkere 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 Kenkere

According to the 2011 Census, Kenkere village had a total population of 644 people, including 312 males and 332 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 75.77% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenkere

Kenkere 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 Kenkere

Kenkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hirehali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Kenkere is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Kenkere is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenkere

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

Health Facilities in Kenkere

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

FAQs about Kenkere