Kanyady - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Kanyady is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Nada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanyady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanyady is 617642. The village covers a total geographical area of 923.23 hectares and falls under the 574240 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kanyady 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 Kanyady

According to the 2011 Census, Kanyady village had a total population of 1,926 people, including 942 males and 984 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.41%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 72.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanyady

Kanyady 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 Kanyady

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kanyady. The nearest railway station is Narimogaru, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Kanyady is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kanyady is about 69 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 Kanyady

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

Health Facilities in Kanyady

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

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