Odilnala - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Odilnala is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kuvettu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odilnala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odilnala is 617651. The village covers a total geographical area of 1056.23 hectares and falls under the 574217 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Odilnala 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 Odilnala

According to the 2011 Census, Odilnala village had a total population of 2,860 people, including 1,420 males and 1,440 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.64%, with male literacy at 89.84% and female literacy at 75.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Odilnala

Odilnala 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 Odilnala

Odilnala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Odilnala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Odilnala is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odilnala

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

Health Facilities in Odilnala

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

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