Kenchapura - Channagiri, Davanagere
Kenchapura 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 62 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hodigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchapura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchapura is 606995. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 577215 pincode.
Kenchapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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.
Nearby Villages of Kenchapura
Kenchapura 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Boodiguppe | North-West | 0.63 km |
| Siragalipura | South | 1.07 km |
| Durvigere | North | 2.05 km |
| Attigatta | East | 2.61 km |
| Lakshmisagara | South-East | 2.77 km |
| Jaldihalli | South-East | 3.61 km |
| Gundasamudra | East | 3.66 km |
| Siddaramapura | South-West | 3.68 km |
| Guddadamallenahalli | South-West | 3.86 km |
| Hannekaval | South | 3.91 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kenchapura
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kenchapura. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Davanagere to Kenchapura is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kenchapura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kenchapura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kenchapura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kenchapura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kenchapura
Where is Kenchapura located?
Kenchapura village is located in Channagiri Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kenchapura?
The Gram Panchayat of Kenchapura is Hodigere.
What is the pincode of Kenchapura?
The pincode of Kenchapura is 577215.