Moodapadukodi - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Moodapadukodi 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 46 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Irvathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moodapadukodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moodapadukodi is 617543. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.06 hectares and falls under the 574265 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Moodapadukodi 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 Moodapadukodi

According to the 2011 Census, Moodapadukodi village had a total population of 2,194 people, including 1,051 males and 1,143 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.74%, with male literacy at 90.25% and female literacy at 77.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Moodapadukodi

Moodapadukodi 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 Moodapadukodi

Moodapadukodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Moodapadukodi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Moodapadukodi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moodapadukodi

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

Health Facilities in Moodapadukodi

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

FAQs about Moodapadukodi