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 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 Nada

According to the 2011 Census, Nada village had a total population of 3,466 people, including 1,739 males and 1,727 females, living in 700 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.90%, with male literacy at 87.94% and female literacy at 75.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

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:

FAQs about Nada