Golthamajal - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Golthamajal is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Golthamajalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golthamajal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golthamajal is 617571. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.39 hectares and falls under the 574222 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Golthamajal 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 Golthamajal

According to the 2011 Census, Golthamajal village had a total population of 6,377 people, including 3,256 males and 3,121 females, living in 1,184 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.30%, with male literacy at 94.05% and female literacy at 82.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Golthamajal

Golthamajal 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 Golthamajal

Golthamajal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalladaka, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Golthamajal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Golthamajal is about 29 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 Golthamajal

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

Health Facilities in Golthamajal

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

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