Kenkere
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.
Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family! 0% transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter) |
Kenkere | |
---|---|
Small Town | |
Nickname: "Shree Sharana Kshetra" | |
Coordinates: 13°37′N 76°32′E / 13.61°N 76.53°ECoordinates: 13°37′N 76°32′E / 13.61°N 76.53°E | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
Region | Bayaluseeme |
District | Tumkur District |
Talukas | Chiknayakanhalli |
Government | |
• Type | Local Government |
• Body | Gram Panchayat |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 5,239 |
Demonym | Kenkerean |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada |
• Spoken | Kannada and English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Postal Index Number | 572218 |
Telephone code | +91(0)8133 |
Vehicle registration | KA-44 |
Kenkere is a small town in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Chiknayakanhalli taluk of Tumkur district in Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Village Panchayat.
Kenkere is Situated at distance of 6 km (3.73 mi) North of Chitradurga district border, 24 km (14.9 mi) west of Chikkamagaluru district border and 25 km(15.3 mi) Southwest of Hassan district border.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001 India census, kenkere had a population of 5239 with males 2653 and females 2586.[1] Coconut is the crop which is main income of farmers here.
Notable people[edit]
- K. B. Siddaiah - professor, activist and poet in Kannada, was born in the village.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Village code= 1434300 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ↑ "Yahoomaps India :". Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008. Kenkere, Tumkur, Karnataka
External links[edit]
Template:Settlements in Tumkur district