Puduvettu Village Overview
Puduvettu is a village in Beltangadi tehsil of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 30 km from Beltangady tehsil headquarters and around 86 km from Mangalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Puduvettu village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Puduvettu village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Puduvettu is 617676. The village covers a geographical area of 3467.03 hectares and has a pincode of 574216. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Location Map of Puduvettu
Population & Demographics of Puduvettu
This section provides population and demographic details of Puduvettu village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,343 | 1,663 | 1,680 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 367 | 172 | 195 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 415 | 205 | 210 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 113 | 57 | 56 |
| Literate Population | 2,316 | 1,254 | 1,062 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,027 | 409 | 618 |
Key population details of Puduvettu village are given below:
- Puduvettu village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,343, including approximately 1,663 males and 1,680 females, with a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 415 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 113 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Puduvettu village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.28%.
- There are around 731 households in Puduvettu village.
Transport & Connectivity of Puduvettu
Transport facilities help residents of Puduvettu village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Puduvettu
The following villages are located close to Puduvettu and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Puduvettu
- Where is Puduvettu located?
- Puduvettu village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Puduvettu?
- Puduvettu is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Puduvettu?
- The pincode of Puduvettu is 574216.
- What is the population of Puduvettu?
- Puduvettu has a total population of 3,343, including 1,663 males and 1,680 females.
- How many households are there in Puduvettu?
- There are 731 households in Puduvettu.
- What is the literacy rate in Puduvettu?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puduvettu is 69.28%. Male literacy is 75.41% and female literacy is 63.21%.