Kenchanoor - Kundapura, Udupi

Kenchanoor is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Hattiangadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenchanoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchanoor is 608702. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.38 hectares and falls under the 576283 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kenchanoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kenchanoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchanoor village had a total population of 1,324 people, including 590 males and 734 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 1,244 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 82.16% and female literacy at 68.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchanoor

Kenchanoor 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 Kenchanoor

Kenchanoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kenchanoor is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kenchanoor is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenchanoor

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

Health Facilities in Kenchanoor

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

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