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

As per Census 2011, Karpe village has a total population of 1,542 people, consisting of 753 males and 789 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,215 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 187 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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