Kanchinakere - Krishnarajanagara, Mysuru

Kanchinakere is a village situated in the Krishnarajanagara taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Krishnarajanagara and around 54 km from Mysore. Arjunahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchinakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchinakere is 618583. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.06 hectares and falls under the 571601 pincode. K.r.nagara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kanchinakere

As per Census 2011, Kanchinakere village has a total population of 1,378 people, consisting of 691 males and 687 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 646 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,378691687
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1276760
Scheduled Castes (SC)1205565
Literate Population732437295
Illiterate Population646254392

Nearby Villages of Kanchinakere

Kanchinakere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DoddavaddaragudiNorth-West1.13 km
ArjunahalliSouth1.74 km
IpanahalliNorth-East1.81 km
MaragowdanahalliEast2.10 km
BommenahalliWest2.38 km
HaramballiNorth2.49 km
ChikkavoddaragudiSouth-West2.62 km
GaligekereSouth-East2.73 km
AlambadikavalNorth2.85 km
AdaguruEast3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanchinakere

Kanchinakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjunahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from K.r.nagara to Kanchinakere is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kanchinakere is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchinakere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanchinakere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kanchinakere

Where is Kanchinakere located?

Kanchinakere village is located in Krishnarajanagara Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanchinakere?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanchinakere is Arjunahalli.

What is the pincode of Kanchinakere?

The pincode of Kanchinakere is 571601.

What is the population of Kanchinakere?

Kanchinakere has a total population of 1,378, including 691 males and 687 females.

How many households are there in Kanchinakere?

There are 339 households in Kanchinakere.

What is the literacy rate in Kanchinakere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanchinakere is 53.12%. Male literacy is 63.24% and female literacy is 42.94%.