Mudanadugodu - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Mudanadugodu is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Panjikallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mudanadugodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mudanadugodu is 617540. The village covers a total geographical area of 1247.81 hectares and falls under the 574324 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mudanadugodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Mudanadugodu

According to the 2011 Census, Mudanadugodu village had a total population of 2,322 people, including 1,156 males and 1,166 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.85%, with male literacy at 93.25% and female literacy at 82.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Mudanadugodu

Mudanadugodu 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 Mudanadugodu

Mudanadugodu 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 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Mudanadugodu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Mudanadugodu 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 Mudanadugodu

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

Health Facilities in Mudanadugodu

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

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