Padangady - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Padangady is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Padangadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padangady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padangady is 617647. The village covers a total geographical area of 1127.15 hectares and falls under the 574217 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Padangady 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 Padangady

As per Census 2011, Padangady village has a total population of 4,045 people, consisting of 2,004 males and 2,041 females. The village has 832 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 459 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,049 literate and 996 illiterate residents. Additionally, 395 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padangady

Padangady 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 Padangady

Padangady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Neralakatte Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Padangady is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Padangady is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padangady

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

Health Facilities in Padangady

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

FAQs about Padangady