Kolnadu - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Kolnadu is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kolandu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolnadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolnadu is 617575. The village covers a total geographical area of 2351.95 hectares and falls under the 574323 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kolnadu 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 Kolnadu

According to the 2011 Census, Kolnadu village had a total population of 12,201 people, including 6,035 males and 6,166 females, living in 2,273 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.10%, with male literacy at 92.51% and female literacy at 79.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 932, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 554.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolnadu

Kolnadu 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 Kolnadu

Kolnadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalladaka, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Kolnadu is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kolnadu is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolnadu

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

Health Facilities in Kolnadu

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

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