Kukkala Village Overview
Kukkala is a village in Beltangadi tehsil of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 15 km from Beltangady tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Mangalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Madanthyaru is the Gram Panchayat for Kukkala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kukkala 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 Kukkala is 617658. The village covers a geographical area of 620.12 hectares and has a pincode of 574233. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Kukkala
Population & Demographics of Kukkala
This section provides population and demographic details of Kukkala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,862 | 1,434 | 1,428 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 309 | 152 | 157 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 348 | 173 | 175 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 47 | 22 | 25 |
| Literate Population | 2,118 | 1,141 | 977 |
| Illiterate Population | 744 | 293 | 451 |
Key population details of Kukkala village are given below:
- Kukkala village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,862, including approximately 1,434 males and 1,428 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 348 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 47 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kukkala village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.00%.
- There are around 599 households in Kukkala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kukkala
Transport facilities help residents of Kukkala 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 Kukkala
The following villages are located close to Kukkala 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 Kukkala
- Where is Kukkala located?
- Kukkala village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kukkala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kukkala is Madanthyaru (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kukkala?
- The pincode of Kukkala is 574233.
- What is the population of Kukkala?
- Kukkala has a total population of 2,862, including 1,434 males and 1,428 females.
- How many households are there in Kukkala?
- There are 599 households in Kukkala.
- What is the literacy rate in Kukkala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kukkala is 74.00%. Male literacy is 79.57% and female literacy is 68.42%.