Kenchanahalli - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Kenchanahalli is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Heggadadevankote and around 110 km from Mysore. Bidarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchanahalli is 619048. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.05 hectares and falls under the 571116 pincode. Saragur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kenchanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchanahalli village had a total population of 1,404 people, including 661 males and 743 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.53%, with male literacy at 63.88% and female literacy at 51.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 932, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kenchanahalli. The nearest railway station is Nanjangud Town, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saragur to Kenchanahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kenchanahalli is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 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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