Naravi - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Naravi is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Naravi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naravi is 617607. The village covers a total geographical area of 2740.46 hectares and falls under the 574109 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Naravi 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 Naravi

According to the 2011 Census, Naravi village had a total population of 3,950 people, including 1,998 males and 1,952 females, living in 833 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.86%, with male literacy at 90.33% and female literacy at 79.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Naravi

Naravi 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 Naravi

Naravi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Naravi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Naravi 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 Naravi

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

Health Facilities in Naravi

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

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