Kenchanala - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kenchanala is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Hosanagara and around 37 km from Shimoga. Kenchanala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchanala is 607948. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.73 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kenchanala

As per Census 2011, Kenchanala village has a total population of 1,125 people, consisting of 563 males and 562 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 889 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchanala

Kenchanala 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 Kenchanala

Kenchanala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Kenchanala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kenchanala is about 37 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 Kenchanala

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

Health Facilities in Kenchanala

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

FAQs about Kenchanala