Kuriyala - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Kuriyala is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Amtadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuriyala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuriyala is 617531. The village covers a total geographical area of 849.64 hectares and falls under the 574211 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kuriyala 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 Kuriyala

According to the 2011 Census, Kuriyala village had a total population of 2,248 people, including 1,088 males and 1,160 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.07%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 82.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuriyala

Kuriyala 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 Kuriyala

Kuriyala 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 10.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Kuriyala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kuriyala is about 30 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 Kuriyala

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

Health Facilities in Kuriyala

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

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