Neriya - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Neriya is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Neriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neriya is 617657. The village covers a total geographical area of 10852.69 hectares and falls under the 574228 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Neriya 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 Neriya

According to the 2011 Census, Neriya village had a total population of 6,802 people, including 3,412 males and 3,390 females, living in 1,394 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.85%, with male literacy at 89.38% and female literacy at 80.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 857.

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

Nearby Villages of Neriya

Neriya 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 Neriya

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Neriya. The nearest railway station is Yedekumeri, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Neriya is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Neriya is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neriya

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

Health Facilities in Neriya

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

FAQs about Neriya