Kenchammanahalli - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Kenchammanahalli is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Pavagada and around 136 km from Tumkur. Saasalukunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchammanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchammanahalli is 610541. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.8 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kenchammanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kenchammanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchammanahalli village had a total population of 2,108 people, including 1,071 males and 1,037 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.98%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchammanahalli

Kenchammanahalli 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 Kenchammanahalli

Kenchammanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Kenchammanahalli is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kenchammanahalli is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenchammanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kenchammanahalli

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

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