Puduvettu - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Puduvettu 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 86 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Puduvettu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puduvettu is 617676. The village covers a total geographical area of 3467.03 hectares and falls under the 574216 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Puduvettu 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 Puduvettu

According to the 2011 Census, Puduvettu village had a total population of 3,343 people, including 1,663 males and 1,680 females, living in 731 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.82%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 71.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Puduvettu

Puduvettu 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 Puduvettu

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Puduvettu. The nearest railway station is Yedekumeri, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Puduvettu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Puduvettu is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puduvettu

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

Health Facilities in Puduvettu

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

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