Karaya Village Overview
Karaya is a village in Beltangadi tehsil of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 16 km from Beltangady tehsil headquarters and around 54 km from Mangalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Thannirupantha is the Gram Panchayat for Karaya village.
The sections below provide essential information about Karaya village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaya is 617668. The village covers a geographical area of 954.41 hectares and has a pincode of 574326. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Karaya
Population & Demographics of Karaya
This section provides population and demographic details of Karaya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,948 | 2,013 | 1,935 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 469 | 259 | 210 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 350 | 175 | 175 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 196 | 105 | 91 |
| Literate Population | 2,945 | 1,585 | 1,360 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,003 | 428 | 575 |
Key population details of Karaya village are given below:
- Karaya village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,948, including approximately 2,013 males and 1,935 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 350 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 196 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Karaya village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.59%.
- There are around 746 households in Karaya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Karaya
Transport facilities help residents of Karaya village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karaya
The following villages are located close to Karaya and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karaya
- Where is Karaya located?
- Karaya village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karaya?
- The Gram Panchayat of Karaya is Thannirupantha (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Karaya?
- The pincode of Karaya is 574326.
- What is the population of Karaya?
- Karaya has a total population of 3,948, including 2,013 males and 1,935 females.
- How many households are there in Karaya?
- There are 746 households in Karaya.
- What is the literacy rate in Karaya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karaya is 74.59%. Male literacy is 78.74% and female literacy is 70.28%.