Vittalpadanur - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Vittalpadanur is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Vitlapadnuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vittalpadanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vittalpadanur is 617585. The village covers a total geographical area of 1481.77 hectares and falls under the 574222 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Vittalpadanur 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 Vittalpadanur

According to the 2011 Census, Vittalpadanur village had a total population of 6,589 people, including 3,232 males and 3,357 females, living in 1,235 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.93%, with male literacy at 93.23% and female literacy at 80.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Vittalpadanur

Vittalpadanur 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 Vittalpadanur

Vittalpadanur 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 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Vittalpadanur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Vittalpadanur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vittalpadanur

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

Health Facilities in Vittalpadanur

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

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