Mani - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Mani is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Mani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mani is 617579. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.26 hectares and falls under the 574253 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mani 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 Mani

According to the 2011 Census, Mani village had a total population of 3,665 people, including 1,827 males and 1,838 females, living in 732 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.33%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 79.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Mani

Mani 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 Mani

Mani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Mani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Mani is about 40 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 Mani

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

Health Facilities in Mani

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

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