Karambaru - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Karambaru is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Shirlalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karambaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karambaru is 617626. The village covers a total geographical area of 677.7 hectares and falls under the 574217 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Karambaru 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 Karambaru

According to the 2011 Census, Karambaru village had a total population of 1,940 people, including 957 males and 983 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.20%, with male literacy at 87.47% and female literacy at 77.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Karambaru

Karambaru 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 Karambaru

Karambaru 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 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Karambaru is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Karambaru is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karambaru

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

Health Facilities in Karambaru

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

FAQs about Karambaru