Kalenahalli - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Kalenahalli is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Madhugiri and around 70 km from Tumkur. Chikkamaalur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalenahalli is 610933. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.15 hectares and falls under the 572175 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kalenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kalenahalli village had a total population of 1,024 people, including 537 males and 487 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.56%, with male literacy at 75.37% and female literacy at 54.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 379, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,024537487
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246658
Scheduled Castes (SC)379206173
Scheduled Tribes (ST)237125112
Literate Population590355235
Illiterate Population434182252

Nearby Villages of Kalenahalli

Kalenahalli 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)
HosahalliNorth1.46 km
VenkatapuraSouth-East1.93 km
GovindanahalliWest2.20 km
SuranagenahalliEast2.69 km
ChikkamalurSouth2.84 km
TalakereWest2.96 km
MydanahalliNorth3.17 km
ImmadagondanahalliSouth-West3.26 km
KempapuraSouth3.27 km
HaralapuraSouth-West3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalenahalli

Kalenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Kalenahalli is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kalenahalli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalenahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalenahalli

Where is Kalenahalli located?

Kalenahalli village is located in Madhugiri Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalenahalli is Chikkamaalur.

What is the pincode of Kalenahalli?

The pincode of Kalenahalli is 572175.

What is the population of Kalenahalli?

Kalenahalli had a total population of 1,024, including 537 males and 487 females.

How many households are there in Kalenahalli?

Kalenahalli had 269 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalenahalli was 65.56%. Male literacy was 75.37% and female literacy was 54.78%.