Kenjige - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Kenjige is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Mudigere and around 36 km from Chikmagalur. Bidarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenjige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenjige is 609957. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.48 hectares and falls under the 577113 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kenjige

According to the 2011 Census, Kenjige village had a total population of 448 people, including 194 males and 254 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,309 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.68%, with male literacy at 60.47% and female literacy at 50.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenjige

Kenjige 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 Kenjige

Public transport in the Kenjige is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Kenjige is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kenjige is about 36 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 Kenjige

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

Health Facilities in Kenjige

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

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