Bandaru - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Bandaru is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Bandaru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandaru is 617672. The village covers a total geographical area of 2044.65 hectares and falls under the 574326 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bandaru

According to the 2011 Census, Bandaru village had a total population of 4,011 people, including 2,019 males and 1,992 females, living in 802 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.14%, with male literacy at 87.09% and female literacy at 71.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandaru

Bandaru 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 Bandaru

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bandaru. The nearest railway station is Narimogaru, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Bandaru is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Bandaru is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandaru

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

Health Facilities in Bandaru

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

FAQs about Bandaru