Kenganahalli - Bengaluru North, Bengaluru Urban

Kenganahalli is a village situated in the Bengaluru North taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Bangalore North and around 28 km from Bangalore. Kittanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenganahalli is 612786. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.39 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kenganahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kenganahalli village had a total population of 487 people, including 252 males and 235 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.11%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 64.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

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 Population487252235
Child Population (0–6 yrs)411823
Scheduled Castes (SC)904644
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population335198137
Illiterate Population1525498

Nearby Villages of Kenganahalli

Kenganahalli 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)
ShivanapuraEast1.42 km
HullegowdanahalliNorth1.59 km
AvverahalliSouth1.63 km
HunnigereSouth-West2.61 km
GowdahalliEast2.65 km
ByregowdanahalliNorth-West2.74 km
RavuthanahalliSouth-East2.96 km
MantanakurchiWest3.10 km
HarokyathanahalliEast3.63 km
KammasandraSouth-East3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kenganahalli

Kenganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soldevanahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Kenganahalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Kenganahalli is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenganahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kenganahalli

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

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

FAQs about Kenganahalli

Where is Kenganahalli located?

Kenganahalli village is located in Bengaluru North Taluka, Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kenganahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kenganahalli is Kittanahalli.

What is the population of Kenganahalli?

Kenganahalli had a total population of 487, including 252 males and 235 females.

How many households are there in Kenganahalli?

Kenganahalli had 91 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kenganahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kenganahalli was 75.11%. Male literacy was 84.62% and female literacy was 64.62%.