Kanchiganahalu - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kanchiganahalu is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kanchiganal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchiganahalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchiganahalu is 607094. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.79 hectares and falls under the 577215 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanchiganahalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchiganahalu village had a total population of 1,984 people, including 982 males and 1,002 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.65%, with male literacy at 81.96% and female literacy at 61.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 651, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchiganahalu

Kanchiganahalu 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 Kanchiganahalu

Kanchiganahalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramgiri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Kanchiganahalu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kanchiganahalu is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchiganahalu

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

Health Facilities in Kanchiganahalu

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

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