Manila - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Manila is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Manila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manila is 617590. The village covers a total geographical area of 1121.45 hectares and falls under the 574243 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Manila 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 Manila

As per Census 2011, Manila village has a total population of 3,120 people, consisting of 1,552 males and 1,568 females. The village has 590 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,493 literate and 627 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 477 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Manila are given below:

Nearby Villages of Manila

Manila 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 Manila

Public transport in the Manila is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumbla, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Manila is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Manila is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manila

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

Health Facilities in Manila

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

FAQs about Manila