Charmadi - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Charmadi is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Charmadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charmadi is 617639. The village covers a total geographical area of 5539.19 hectares and falls under the 574228 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Charmadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Charmadi

According to the 2011 Census, Charmadi village had a total population of 5,169 people, including 2,591 males and 2,578 females, living in 977 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.56%, with male literacy at 88.52% and female literacy at 76.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Charmadi

Charmadi 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 Charmadi

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Charmadi. The nearest railway station is Yedekumeri, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Charmadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Charmadi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charmadi

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

Health Facilities in Charmadi

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

FAQs about Charmadi