Karpe - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Karpe is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Sangabettu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karpe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karpe is 617525. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.73 hectares and falls under the 574237 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karpe 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 Karpe

According to the 2011 Census, Karpe village had a total population of 1,542 people, including 753 males and 789 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.35%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 83.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Karpe

Karpe 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 Karpe

Public transport in the Karpe 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 10.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Karpe is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Karpe is about 40 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 Karpe

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

Health Facilities in Karpe

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

FAQs about Karpe