Kudyadi - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Kudyadi is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Sulkeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudyadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudyadi is 617622. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.6 hectares and falls under the 574217 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kudyadi 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 Kudyadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kudyadi village had a total population of 701 people, including 344 males and 357 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.23%, with male literacy at 89.61% and female literacy at 77.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudyadi

Kudyadi 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 Kudyadi

Kudyadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Kudyadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kudyadi 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 Kudyadi

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

Health Facilities in Kudyadi

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

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