Veerakamba - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Veerakamba is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Veerakambha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veerakamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veerakamba is 617577. The village covers a total geographical area of 940.53 hectares and falls under the 574222 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Veerakamba 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 Veerakamba

According to the 2011 Census, Veerakamba village had a total population of 5,521 people, including 2,769 males and 2,752 females, living in 1,127 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.00%, with male literacy at 91.47% and female literacy at 80.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Veerakamba

Veerakamba 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 Veerakamba

Veerakamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Veerakamba is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Veerakamba is about 38 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 Veerakamba

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

Health Facilities in Veerakamba

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

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