Kudambettu - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Kudambettu 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. Chennaithodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudambettu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudambettu is 617537. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.35 hectares and falls under the 574324 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kudambettu 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 Kudambettu

According to the 2011 Census, Kudambettu village had a total population of 1,742 people, including 874 males and 868 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.52%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 74.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudambettu

Kudambettu 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 Kudambettu

Kudambettu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kudambettu

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

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