Marodi - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Marodi is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Marodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marodi is 617606. The village covers a total geographical area of 1264.36 hectares and falls under the 574236 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Marodi 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 Marodi

According to the 2011 Census, Marodi village had a total population of 2,582 people, including 1,240 males and 1,342 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 85.74% and female literacy at 73.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Marodi

Marodi 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 Marodi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Marodi. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Marodi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Marodi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marodi

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

Health Facilities in Marodi

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

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