Ajjibettu - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Ajjibettu is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Chennaithodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajjibettu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajjibettu is 617536. The village covers a total geographical area of 1101.54 hectares and falls under the 574324 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ajjibettu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bantval Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ajjibettu

As per Census 2011, Ajjibettu village has a total population of 2,460 people, consisting of 1,220 males and 1,240 females. The village has 522 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,892 literate and 568 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ajjibettu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ajjibettu

Ajjibettu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ajjibettu

Ajjibettu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Ajjibettu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Ajjibettu is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajjibettu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ajjibettu village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ajjibettu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ajjibettu village are given below:

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