Kencharlahalli - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Kencharlahalli is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kencharlahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kencharlahalli is 624370. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.35 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kencharlahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kencharlahalli village had a total population of 1,369 people, including 683 males and 686 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.96%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 52.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kencharlahalli

Kencharlahalli 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 Kencharlahalli

Kencharlahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Kencharlahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Kencharlahalli is about 34 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 Kencharlahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kencharlahalli

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

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