Kenkere is an inhabited village in Chikmagalur Taluk of Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 609761, the Census 2011 record lists 37 people in 12 households and the reported area is 321.55 hectares. The local references include Bilekallahalli Gram Panchayat, Chikmagalur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chikmagalur at about 18 km.
In short:
Kenkere is a village in Chikmagalur Taluk, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 609761 and 37 people in 12 households.
Village Code609761
Population37
Households12
Area321.55 hectares
Nearest TownChikmagalur
Detailed village profile
Kenkere at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 37 people, 321.55 hectares of reported area and Chikmagalur as the nearest town reference for Kenkere, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kenkere falls under Chikmagalur Taluk in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 609761.
The record lists 37 people living in 12 households.
The reported village area is 321.55 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Chikmagalur.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Kenkere
Census Village Code
609761
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Chikmagalur
District Census Code
570
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chikmagalur
Sub-district Census Code
05530
CD Block
Chikmagalur
Gram Panchayat
Bilekallahalli
Households
12
Population
37
Male Population
18
Female Population
19
Sex Ratio
1,055.56
Area
321.55 hectares
Area
3.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Chikmagalur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577168
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density11.51 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.08 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.41%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kenkere in the official administrative record. Census village code 609761, Bilekallahalli Gram Panchayat and Chikmagalur CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
570
Sub-district Census Code
05530
Village Census Code
609761
CD Block Code
0098
CD Block Name
Chikmagalur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bilekallahalli
Location and Distance
Chikmagalur is the nearest town listed for Kenkere, about 18 km away. Chikmagalur is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Chikmagalur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Chikmagalur
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chikmagalur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chikmagalur
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Chikmagalur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
321.55 hectares
Area
3.22 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 37 people in 12 households, with 18 male residents and 19 female residents. The average household size is 3.08, and SC share is 5.41% and ST share is 0% for Kenkere. Population density works out to about 11.51 people per sq km.
Total Households
12
Total Population
37
Male Population
18
Female Population
19
Sex Ratio
1,055.56
Average Household Size
3.08
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
5.41
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Kenkere.
Uncovered Well
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
51 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kenkere include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Kenkere.
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Kenkere.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kenkere show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Vegetables, net sown area is 251 hectares and irrigated land is 51 hectares (20.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Forest Area In Hectares
40.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
251.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
200 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
51.0
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.