Kengarai
About Kengarai
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kengarai village is 635106. Kengarai village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 2943.81 hectares. Kengarai has a total population of 6,820 peoples, out of which male population is 3,348 while female population is 3,472. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1037 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kengarai village is 74.63% out of which 83.93% males and 65.67% females are literate. There are about 1,971 houses in kengarai village. Pincode of kengarai village locality is 643217.
Kothagiri is nearest town to kengarai village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Kengarai
The population details of Kengarai cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,820 | 3,348 | 3,472 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 526 | 295 | 231 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,442 | 701 | 741 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 797 | 388 | 409 |
| Literate Population | 5,090 | 2,810 | 2,280 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,730 | 538 | 1,192 |
Connectivity of Kengarai
| 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 |
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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%.