Puthila Village Overview
Puthila is a village in Beltangadi tehsil of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 25 km from Beltangady tehsil headquarters and around 56 km from Mangalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Barya is the Gram Panchayat for Puthila village.
The sections below provide essential information about Puthila 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 Puthila is 617665. The village covers a geographical area of 779.83 hectares and has a pincode of 574326. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Puthila
Population & Demographics of Puthila
This section provides population and demographic details of Puthila village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,102 | 1,518 | 1,584 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 393 | 216 | 177 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 123 | 48 | 75 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Literate Population | 2,267 | 1,179 | 1,088 |
| Illiterate Population | 835 | 339 | 496 |
Key population details of Puthila village are given below:
- Puthila village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,102, including approximately 1,518 males and 1,584 females, with a sex ratio of 1043 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 123 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 32 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Puthila village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.08%.
- There are around 532 households in Puthila village.
Transport & Connectivity of Puthila
Transport facilities help residents of Puthila 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Puthila
The following villages are located close to Puthila 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 Puthila
- Where is Puthila located?
- Puthila village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Puthila?
- The Gram Panchayat of Puthila is Barya (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Puthila?
- The pincode of Puthila is 574326.
- What is the population of Puthila?
- Puthila has a total population of 3,102, including 1,518 males and 1,584 females.
- How many households are there in Puthila?
- There are 532 households in Puthila.
- What is the literacy rate in Puthila?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puthila is 73.08%. Male literacy is 77.67% and female literacy is 68.69%.