Kengatti - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Kengatti is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Shikarpur and around 58 km from Shimoga. Muddanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kengatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kengatti is 607802. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.4 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kengatti

According to the 2011 Census, Kengatti village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 608 males and 624 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.69%, with male literacy at 77.67% and female literacy at 57.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kengatti

Kengatti 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 Kengatti

Kengatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumsi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Kengatti is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kengatti is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kengatti

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

Health Facilities in Kengatti

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

FAQs about Kengatti