Kenchikoppa - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kenchikoppa is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Sorab and around 130 km from Shimoga. Harishi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchikoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchikoppa is 607501. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.55 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kenchikoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchikoppa village had a total population of 131 people, including 64 males and 67 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.09%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 80.70%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchikoppa

Kenchikoppa 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 Kenchikoppa

Kenchikoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kenchikoppa is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kenchikoppa is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenchikoppa

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

Health Facilities in Kenchikoppa

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

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