Peruvai - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Peruvai is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Peruvai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peruvai is 617589. The village covers a total geographical area of 976.51 hectares and falls under the 574260 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Peruvai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Puttur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Peruvai

According to the 2011 Census, Peruvai village had a total population of 3,062 people, including 1,505 males and 1,557 females, living in 613 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.08%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 85.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 623.

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

Nearby Villages of Peruvai

Peruvai 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 Peruvai

Public transport in the Peruvai 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 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Peruvai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Peruvai is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peruvai

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

Health Facilities in Peruvai

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

FAQs about Peruvai