Irvathur - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Irvathur is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Irvathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Irvathur is 617544. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.03 hectares and falls under the 574233 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Irvathur 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 Irvathur

According to the 2011 Census, Irvathur village had a total population of 1,981 people, including 961 males and 1,020 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.77%, with male literacy at 90.94% and female literacy at 78.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Irvathur

Irvathur 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 Irvathur

Irvathur 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 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Irvathur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Irvathur 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 Irvathur

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

Health Facilities in Irvathur

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

FAQs about Irvathur