Kenkerehalli - Arsikere, Hassan

Kenkerehalli is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kachighatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenkerehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenkerehalli is 615524. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.58 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kenkerehalli 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 Kenkerehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kenkerehalli village had a total population of 483 people, including 240 males and 243 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.85%, with male literacy at 81.86% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenkerehalli

Kenkerehalli 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 Kenkerehalli

Kenkerehalli 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 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Kenkerehalli is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kenkerehalli is about 61 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 Kenkerehalli

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

Health Facilities in Kenkerehalli

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

FAQs about Kenkerehalli