Kenkere - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Kenkere is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Madadakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenkere is 605920. The village covers a total geographical area of 2301.5 hectares and falls under the 577527 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kenkere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hosadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kenkere

According to the 2011 Census, Kenkere village had a total population of 1,100 people, including 556 males and 544 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.14%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 72.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenkere

Kenkere 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 Kenkere

Kenkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arbagatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Kenkere is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kenkere is about 37 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 Kenkere

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

Health Facilities in Kenkere

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

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