Kenkere
# Kenkere

Kenkere is a small town in the southern state of Karnataka, India. 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 (3.7 mi) North of Chitradurga district border, 24 km (15 mi) west of Chikkamagaluru district border and 25 km (16 mi) Southwest of Hassan district border.

## Demographics

As of 2001 India census, kenkere had a population of 5239 with males 2653 and females 2586. Coconut is the crop which is main income of farmers here.

## Notable people

* K. B. Siddaiah - professor, activist and poet in Kannada, was born in the village.
