Kenchiganahalli - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Kenchiganahalli is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Honnali and around 58 km from Davanagere. Palavanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchiganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchiganahalli is 606749. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.96 hectares and falls under the 577223 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kenchiganahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kenchiganahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchiganahalli village had a total population of 220 people, including 115 males and 105 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.85%, with male literacy at 97.14% and female literacy at 92.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchiganahalli

Kenchiganahalli 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 Kenchiganahalli

Kenchiganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konagavalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Kenchiganahalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kenchiganahalli is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenchiganahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kenchiganahalli

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

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