Kengalapura - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Kengalapura is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 95 km from Tumkur. Handanakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kengalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kengalapura is 610058. The village covers a total geographical area of 874.79 hectares and falls under the 572119 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kengalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kengalapura village had a total population of 1,155 people, including 585 males and 570 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.31%, with male literacy at 78.76% and female literacy at 63.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 681, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Kengalapura

Kengalapura 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 Kengalapura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kengalapura. The nearest railway station is Honnavalli Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Kengalapura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kengalapura is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kengalapura

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

Health Facilities in Kengalapura

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

FAQs about Kengalapura