Kengatte - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Kengatte is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Honnali and around 65 km from Davanagere. Vaderahathuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kengatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kengatte is 606842. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.31 hectares and falls under the 577230 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kengatte 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 Kengatte

As per Census 2011, Kengatte village has a total population of 744 people, consisting of 374 males and 370 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 623 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kengatte are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kengatte

Kengatte 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 Kengatte

Kengatte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Town, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Kengatte is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kengatte is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kengatte

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

Health Facilities in Kengatte

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

FAQs about Kengatte