Eliyanadugodu - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Eliyanadugodu is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kukkipadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eliyanadugodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eliyanadugodu is 617527. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.95 hectares and falls under the 574237 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Eliyanadugodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Eliyanadugodu

According to the 2011 Census, Eliyanadugodu village had a total population of 1,406 people, including 708 males and 698 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.51%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 78.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Eliyanadugodu

Eliyanadugodu 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 Eliyanadugodu

Eliyanadugodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Eliyanadugodu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Eliyanadugodu is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eliyanadugodu

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

Health Facilities in Eliyanadugodu

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

FAQs about Eliyanadugodu