Malavanthige - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Malavanthige is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Malavanthige village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malavanthige is 617638. The village covers a total geographical area of 6993.75 hectares and falls under the 574214 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Malavanthige 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 Malavanthige

According to the 2011 Census, Malavanthige village had a total population of 3,022 people, including 1,533 males and 1,489 females, living in 601 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.89%, with male literacy at 82.43% and female literacy at 69.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Malavanthige

Malavanthige 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 Malavanthige

Malavanthige 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 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Malavanthige is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Malavanthige is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malavanthige

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

Health Facilities in Malavanthige

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

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