Karopady - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Karopady is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Karopadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karopady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karopady is 617587. The village covers a total geographical area of 1477.06 hectares and falls under the 574279 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Karopady 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 Karopady

As per Census 2011, Karopady village has a total population of 6,188 people, consisting of 3,052 males and 3,136 females. The village has 1,204 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 641 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,910 literate and 1,278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 404 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 678 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karopady

Karopady 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 Karopady

Karopady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalladaka, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Karopady is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Karopady is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karopady

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

Health Facilities in Karopady

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

FAQs about Karopady