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

As per Census 2011, Kengalapura village has a total population of 1,155 people, consisting of 585 males and 570 females. The village has 301 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 681 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,155585570
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1136746
Scheduled Castes (SC)681353328
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231114117
Literate Population743408335
Illiterate Population412177235

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BheemasandraEast2.33 km
LaxmipuraNorth-West2.62 km
RamaghattaNorth3.47 km
MalligereSouth-East3.50 km
ShashivalaSouth-West3.52 km
DavanadahosahalliSouth3.64 km
KanakereEast3.79 km
PuradakatteNorth-West3.99 km
YarehalliWest4.14 km
ChikkametikurkeWest4.59 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kengalapura

Where is Kengalapura located?

Kengalapura village is located in Chiknayakanhalli Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kengalapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kengalapura is Handanakere.

What is the pincode of Kengalapura?

The pincode of Kengalapura is 572119.

What is the population of Kengalapura?

Kengalapura has a total population of 1,155, including 585 males and 570 females.

How many households are there in Kengalapura?

There are 301 households in Kengalapura.

What is the literacy rate in Kengalapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kengalapura is 64.33%. Male literacy is 69.74% and female literacy is 58.77%.