Kengawadi - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar
Kengawadi is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Bommanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kengawadi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kengawadi is 619547. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Kengawadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gundlupet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kengawadi
According to the 2011 Census, Kengawadi village had a total population of 31 people, including 12 males and 19 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,583 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.86%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 76.47%.
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 Population | 31 | 12 | 19 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Illiterate Population | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Nearby Villages of Kengawadi
Kengawadi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kengawadi
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kengawadi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kengawadi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Kengawadi
Where is Kengawadi located?
Kengawadi village is located in Gundlupet Taluka, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kengawadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Kengawadi is Bommanahalli.
What is the pincode of Kengawadi?
The pincode of Kengawadi is 571111.
What is the population of Kengawadi?
Kengawadi had a total population of 31, including 12 males and 19 females.
How many households are there in Kengawadi?
Kengawadi had 6 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kengawadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kengawadi was 75.86%. Male literacy was 75.00% and female literacy was 76.47%.