Kenginal

Kenginal is a village located in Indi taluka of Bijapur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Indi (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Benakanhalli is the gram panchayat of Kenginal village.

Kenginal has its own place in the vibrant Bijapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kenginal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kenginal is 599289. The village spans a total geographical area of 499.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 586112. Indi is nearest town to Kenginal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kenginal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Indi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kenginal

Below is a concise population overview of Kenginal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,016 535 481
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 126 76 50
Scheduled Castes (SC) 114 56 58
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 685 415 270
Illiterate Population 331 120 211

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kenginal village:

  • The total population of Kenginal village is around 1,016, including approximately 535 males and 481 females, with a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 126 children aged 0–6 years in Kenginal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kenginal village has 114 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kenginal village is about 67.42%, with male literacy at 77.57% and female literacy at 56.13%.
  • There are around 218 households in Kenginal village.

Connectivity of Kenginal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kenginal. As per the 2011 stats, Kenginal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kenginal

Knowing the nearby villages of Kenginal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kenginal.

Sangogi Masali B K Bannihatti Tamba Shivapur B K Gandhinagar Wade Bhanthanal Kadani Tavarkhed Tarapur

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenginal

Where is Kenginal located?
Kenginal village is situated in Indi Taluka, within the Bijapur district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kenginal?
The Gram Panchayat of Kenginal is Benakanhalli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kenginal?
The pincode of Kenginal is 586112, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kenginal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kenginal is 1,016, with 535 males and 481 females.
How many households are there in Kenginal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kenginal village has a total of 218 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kenginal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kenginal is 67.42%. The male literacy rate is 77.57%, while the female literacy rate is 56.13%.