Kokradi - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Kokradi is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Andinje serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokradi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokradi is 617610. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.08 hectares and falls under the 574242 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kokradi 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 Kokradi

According to the 2011 Census, Kokradi village had a total population of 1,395 people, including 747 males and 648 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 78.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokradi

Kokradi 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 Kokradi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kokradi. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Kokradi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kokradi 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 Kokradi

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

Health Facilities in Kokradi

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

FAQs about Kokradi