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 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 Marodi

As per Census 2011, Marodi village has a total population of 2,582 people, consisting of 1,240 males and 1,342 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,849 literate and 733 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Marodi are given below:

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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