Kengalahalli - Honnali, Davanagere

Kengalahalli is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Mukthenhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kengalahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kengalahalli is 606807. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.27 hectares and falls under the 577219 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kengalahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kengalahalli village had a total population of 1,688 people, including 870 males and 818 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.87%, with male literacy at 88.92% and female literacy at 72.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Kengalahalli

Kengalahalli 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 Kengalahalli

Kengalahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tolahunse, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Kengalahalli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kengalahalli is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kengalahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kengalahalli

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

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