Kenchaganahalli - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Kenchaganahalli is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Pavagada and around 113 km from Tumkur. Palavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchaganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchaganahalli is 610573. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.61 hectares and falls under the 572136 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kenchaganahalli

As per Census 2011, Kenchaganahalli village has a total population of 486 people, consisting of 255 males and 231 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchaganahalli

Kenchaganahalli 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 Kenchaganahalli

Kenchaganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Kenchaganahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kenchaganahalli is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenchaganahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kenchaganahalli

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

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