Kanekallu is in the Anantapur District. It is situated 10 km north of Beluguppa, west of Nimbagallu (16 km) and south of Honnuru (11 km). Major cities and towns linked with Kanekallu are Bellary (42 km), Davangere(42 km), Karnulu (157 km), Shimoga (195 km) and Tumkur (162 km).