Maninalkur - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Maninalkur is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Maninalkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maninalkur is 617553. The village covers a total geographical area of 1365.46 hectares and falls under the 574265 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Maninalkur 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 Maninalkur

According to the 2011 Census, Maninalkur village had a total population of 5,106 people, including 2,504 males and 2,602 females, living in 983 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.26%, with male literacy at 87.63% and female literacy at 73.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 712.

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

Nearby Villages of Maninalkur

Maninalkur 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 Maninalkur

Public transport in the Maninalkur 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 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Maninalkur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Maninalkur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maninalkur

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

Health Facilities in Maninalkur

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

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