Pilimogru - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Pilimogru 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. Chennaithodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilimogru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilimogru is 617538. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.23 hectares and falls under the 574324 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Pilimogru 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 Pilimogru

According to the 2011 Census, Pilimogru village had a total population of 1,708 people, including 828 males and 880 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.39%, with male literacy at 88.86% and female literacy at 76.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilimogru

Pilimogru 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 Pilimogru

Pilimogru 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 16.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Pilimogru

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

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