Kengarai
Kengarai is a village located in Kotagiri taluka of The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Kotagiri (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter Udhagamandalam. As per 2009 stats, Kengarai village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kengarai unique in its vibrant Kotagiri-The Nilgiris region. You’ll see Kengarai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kengarai
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kengarai is 635106. The village spans a total geographical area of 2943.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 643217. Kothagiri is nearest town to Kengarai village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Kengarai
Population of Kengarai
According to the 2011 Census, Kengarai has a total population of about 6,820, with approximately 3,348 males and 3,472 females. The sex ratio is around 1037 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 526 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,442 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 797. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.63%, with male literacy at about 83.93% and female literacy near 65.67%. There are around 1,971 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kengarai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,820 | 3,348 | 3,472 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 526 | 295 | 231 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,442 | 701 | 741 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 797 | 388 | 409 |
| Literate Population | 5,090 | 2,810 | 2,280 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,730 | 538 | 1,192 |
Connectivity of Kengarai
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kengarai. As per the 2011 stats, Kengarai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kengarai
Knowing the nearby villages of Kengarai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kengarai.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kengarai
- Where is Kengarai located?
- Kengarai village is situated in Kotagiri Taluka, within the The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kengarai?
- Kengarai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kengarai?
- The pincode of Kengarai is 643217, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kengarai as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kengarai is 6,820, with 3,348 males and 3,472 females.
- How many households are there in Kengarai as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kengarai village has a total of 1,971 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kengarai as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kengarai is 74.63%. The male literacy rate is 83.93%, while the female literacy rate is 65.67%.