Kavalpadur - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Kavalpadur 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 Kavalpadur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavalpadur is 617541. The village covers a total geographical area of 1024.98 hectares and falls under the 574265 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kavalpadur 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 Kavalpadur

According to the 2011 Census, Kavalpadur village had a total population of 4,449 people, including 2,186 males and 2,263 females, living in 879 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.71%, with male literacy at 90.84% and female literacy at 78.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavalpadur

Kavalpadur 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 Kavalpadur

Kavalpadur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 18.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kavalpadur

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

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