Nada - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Nada is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Nada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nada is 617643. The village covers a total geographical area of 1886.92 hectares and falls under the 574214 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nada 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 Nada

As per Census 2011, Nada village has a total population of 3,466 people, consisting of 1,739 males and 1,727 females. The village has 700 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,574 literate and 892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nada

Nada 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 Nada

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nada. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Nada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Nada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nada

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

Health Facilities in Nada

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

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