Kennalu - Pandavapura, Mandya

Kennalu is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Kennalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kennalu is 614209. The village covers a total geographical area of 812.5 hectares and falls under the 571435 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kennalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kennalu village had a total population of 6,973 people, including 3,476 males and 3,497 females, living in 1,683 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.39%, with male literacy at 86.65% and female literacy at 72.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 651, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 473.

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

Nearby Villages of Kennalu

Kennalu 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 Kennalu

Kennalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandavapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Kennalu is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Kennalu is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kennalu

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

Health Facilities in Kennalu

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

FAQs about Kennalu