Panjikal - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Panjikal is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Panjikallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panjikal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panjikal is 617533. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.2 hectares and falls under the 574211 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Panjikal 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 Panjikal

According to the 2011 Census, Panjikal village had a total population of 3,092 people, including 1,508 males and 1,584 females, living in 634 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.52%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 77.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Panjikal

Panjikal 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 Panjikal

Panjikal 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 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Panjikal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Panjikal is about 31 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 Panjikal

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

Health Facilities in Panjikal

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

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