Kepu - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Kepu is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kepu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kepu is 617595. The village covers a total geographical area of 1585.41 hectares and falls under the 574260 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kepu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Puttur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kepu

According to the 2011 Census, Kepu village had a total population of 6,166 people, including 3,117 males and 3,049 females, living in 1,189 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.36%, with male literacy at 93.73% and female literacy at 84.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,499.

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

Nearby Villages of Kepu

Kepu 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 Kepu

Kepu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kabakaputtur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Kepu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kepu is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kepu

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

Health Facilities in Kepu

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

FAQs about Kepu