Kadabettu - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Kadabettu is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kavalapaduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadabettu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadabettu is 617542. The village covers a total geographical area of 548.1 hectares and falls under the 574265 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kadabettu 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 Kadabettu

As per Census 2011, Kadabettu village has a total population of 2,580 people, consisting of 1,266 males and 1,314 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,957 literate and 623 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 90 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5801,2661,314
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284147137
Scheduled Castes (SC)954946
Scheduled Tribes (ST)904842
Literate Population1,9571,036921
Illiterate Population623230393

Nearby Villages of Kadabettu

Kadabettu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KavalpadurSouth-East1.99 km
MudanadugoduSouth-West2.31 km
KudambettuNorth-East2.35 km
PilimogruNorth2.50 km
BudoliNorth-West2.88 km
MoodapadukodiEast3.71 km
Navoor (ct)South3.96 km
DevasyapadurSouth-East4.01 km
ChennaithodiNorth4.38 km
PanjikalWest4.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadabettu

Kadabettu 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 17.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Kadabettu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kadabettu is about 36 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 Kadabettu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kadabettu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kadabettu

Where is Kadabettu located?

Kadabettu village is located in Bantval Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadabettu?

The Gram Panchayat of Kadabettu is Kavalapaduru.

What is the pincode of Kadabettu?

The pincode of Kadabettu is 574265.

What is the population of Kadabettu?

Kadabettu has a total population of 2,580, including 1,266 males and 1,314 females.

How many households are there in Kadabettu?

There are 461 households in Kadabettu.

What is the literacy rate in Kadabettu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadabettu is 75.85%. Male literacy is 81.83% and female literacy is 70.09%.