Kenchanahalli - Arsikere, Hassan

Kenchanahalli is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kachighatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchanahalli is 615546. The village covers a total geographical area of 814.54 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kenchanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchanahalli village had a total population of 663 people, including 329 males and 334 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.85%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 76.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchanahalli

Kenchanahalli 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 Kenchanahalli

Kenchanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Kenchanahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kenchanahalli is about 60 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 Kenchanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kenchanahalli

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

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