Salethur - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Salethur is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Salethooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salethur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salethur is 617586. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.18 hectares and falls under the 574323 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Salethur 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 Salethur

According to the 2011 Census, Salethur village had a total population of 2,698 people, including 1,382 males and 1,316 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.93%, with male literacy at 92.87% and female literacy at 76.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Salethur

Salethur 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 Salethur

Salethur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalladaka, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Salethur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Salethur is about 35 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 Salethur

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

Health Facilities in Salethur

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

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