Kengal
Kengal is a village located in Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Sindhnur (tehsildar office) and 130km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Dhadesugur is the gram panchayat of Kengal village.
Kengal has its own place in the vibrant Raichur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Kengal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kengal is 601212. The village spans a total geographical area of 602.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584167. Siruguppa is nearest town to Kengal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.
When it comes to local governance, Kengal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sindhanur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Kengal
Population of Kengal
Below is a concise population overview of Kengal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,743 | 874 | 869 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 275 | 142 | 133 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 424 | 218 | 206 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 18 | 10 | 8 |
Literate Population | 759 | 458 | 301 |
Illiterate Population | 984 | 416 | 568 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kengal village:
- The total population of Kengal village is around 1,743, including approximately 874 males and 869 females, with a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 275 children aged 0–6 years in Kengal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Kengal village has 424 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 18 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Kengal village is about 43.55%, with male literacy at 52.40% and female literacy at 34.64%.
- There are around 295 households in Kengal village.
Connectivity of Kengal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kengal. As per the 2011 stats, Kengal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kengal
Knowing the nearby villages of Kengal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kengal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kengal
- Where is Kengal located?
- Kengal village is situated in Sindhnur Taluka, within the Raichur district of Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kengal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kengal is Dhadesugur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Kengal?
- The pincode of Kengal is 584167, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kengal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kengal is 1,743, with 874 males and 869 females.
- How many households are there in Kengal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kengal village has a total of 295 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kengal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kengal is 43.55%. The male literacy rate is 52.40%, while the female literacy rate is 34.64%.