Kanchiganahalli - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Kanchiganahalli is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Gubbi and around 41 km from Tumkur. Doddagunni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchiganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchiganahalli is 611786. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.54 hectares and falls under the 572221 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kanchiganahalli

As per Census 2011, Kanchiganahalli village has a total population of 363 people, consisting of 177 males and 186 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 96 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 218 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population363177186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321220
Scheduled Castes (SC)783642
Scheduled Tribes (ST)218108110
Literate Population267149118
Illiterate Population962868

Nearby Villages of Kanchiganahalli

Kanchiganahalli 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)
Badavana PalyaNorth-West1.33 km
DoddaguniSouth1.63 km
ShivasandraNorth2.34 km
SigehalliSouth2.47 km
YellapuraEast2.52 km
N.hosahalliWest2.62 km
HandanahalliNorth-East2.89 km
HindiganahalliSouth-West2.94 km
ThaggihalliSouth3.41 km
YemmedoddiNorth-West3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanchiganahalli

Kanchiganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Kanchiganahalli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kanchiganahalli is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchiganahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kanchiganahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kanchiganahalli

Where is Kanchiganahalli located?

Kanchiganahalli village is located in Gubbi Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanchiganahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanchiganahalli is Doddagunni.

What is the pincode of Kanchiganahalli?

The pincode of Kanchiganahalli is 572221.

What is the population of Kanchiganahalli?

Kanchiganahalli has a total population of 363, including 177 males and 186 females.

How many households are there in Kanchiganahalli?

There are 86 households in Kanchiganahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kanchiganahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanchiganahalli is 73.55%. Male literacy is 84.18% and female literacy is 63.44%.