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

As per Census 2011, Kenchammanahalli village has a total population of 283 people, consisting of 141 males and 142 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 89 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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