Kenchammanahalli - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Kenchammanahalli is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Bhadravati and around 26 km from Shimoga. Antharagange serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchammanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchammanahalli is 608610. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.34 hectares and falls under the 577245 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kenchammanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchammanahalli village had a total population of 283 people, including 141 males and 142 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.08%, with male literacy at 76.80% and female literacy at 75.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchammanahalli

Kenchammanahalli 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 Kenchammanahalli

Kenchammanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Kenchammanahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kenchammanahalli is about 26 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 Kenchammanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kenchammanahalli

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

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