Kenkere

Kenkere is a village located in Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Gauribidanur (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter Chikkaballapur. As per 2009 stats, Gedare is the gram panchayat of Kenkere village.

Here you can discover what makes Kenkere unique in its vibrant Gauribidanur-Chikkaballapura region. You’ll see Kenkere’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kenkere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kenkere is 623220. The village spans a total geographical area of 294.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 561210. Gauribidanur is nearest town to Kenkere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kenkere 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 Gauribidanur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kenkere

Population of Kenkere

According to the 2011 Census, Kenkere has a total population of about 1,275, with approximately 638 males and 637 females. The sex ratio is around 998 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 115 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 213 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 212. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.61%, with male literacy at about 69.44% and female literacy near 49.76%. There are around 327 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kenkere's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kenkere

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

Nearby Villages of Kenkere

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

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